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A thwarted Lady Maud runs off to her solicitor to start divorce proceedings and that gives Sir Giles his bright idea-why not run the proposed bypass for the area through their very own Cleene Gorge, thereby wrecking Lady Maud's ancestral home and copping rather a lot of compensation from the government to boot? Witness the frolics of the bumbling dundridge - the Y-front clad man from the ministry, Sir Giles' versatile Mrs Forthby - Mediterranean harlot and naughty schoolgirl extraordinaire, not forgetting Blott himself, gardener and mystery man, casting his enigmatic eye over the eccentricities of the great British aristocracy... Starring, George Cole, Geraldine James, David Suchet, Simon Cadell and Julia McKenzie
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A thwarted Lady Maud runs off to her solicitor to start divorce proceedings and that gives Sir Giles his bright idea: why not run the proposed bypass for the area through their very own Cleene Gorge, thereby wrecking Lady Maud's ancestral home and copping rather a lot of compensation from the government to boot?
Witness the frolics of the bumbling dundridge - the Y-front clad man from the ministry, Sir Giles' versatile Mrs Forthby - Mediterranean harlot and naughty schoolgirl extraordinaire, not forgetting Blott himself, gardener and mystery man, casting his enigmatic eye over the eccentricities of the great British aristocracy... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Blott on the Landscape - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
Witness the frolics of the bumbling dundridge - the Y-front clad man from the ministry, Sir Giles' versatile Mrs Forthby - Mediterranean harlot and naughty schoolgirl extraordinaire, not forgetting Blott himself, gardener and mystery man, casting his enigmatic eye over the eccentricities of the great British aristocracy... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Blott on the Landscape - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By K. Wheeler
Format:DVD
Utterly fabulous rendition of Tom Sharpe's book. Geraldine James is wonderful as the very forthright Lady Maud, determined to have a child to carry the family name in her ancestral home - but George Cole, as husband Sir Giles, is equally determined that this will never happen, simply by refusing to bed her.
Trying his best to get a motorway put through the 'wretched place' for the compensation money, he has to play everyone against each other to save his own face.
Up steps Simon Cadell (the weedy entertainments manager from Hi-De-Hi), as the man from the ministry - the ministry desperate to give him any job away from them, particularly after his idea to speed up the underground by having conveyor belt platforms, that way the tubes need never stop as people can 'just' jump on to the train as it passes!
And amidst all the fuss and scuffles is Blott, the odd little gardener and odd-job man from somewhere in Europe (clearly his pre-Poirot performance). Calm in a crisis, full of ideas - some of them towards Lady Maud - of how to save Handyman Hall from the bulldozers.
Buy this, and save the family name from falling into disuse!!
Trying his best to get a motorway put through the 'wretched place' for the compensation money, he has to play everyone against each other to save his own face.
Up steps Simon Cadell (the weedy entertainments manager from Hi-De-Hi), as the man from the ministry - the ministry desperate to give him any job away from them, particularly after his idea to speed up the underground by having conveyor belt platforms, that way the tubes need never stop as people can 'just' jump on to the train as it passes!
And amidst all the fuss and scuffles is Blott, the odd little gardener and odd-job man from somewhere in Europe (clearly his pre-Poirot performance). Calm in a crisis, full of ideas - some of them towards Lady Maud - of how to save Handyman Hall from the bulldozers.
Buy this, and save the family name from falling into disuse!!
48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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Format:DVD
Sir Giles Lynchwood, Conservative MP, schemes to have a motorway extend over his houses and get rich in the process. His wife with the help of Blott fortifies the gatehouse to repel the construction crew. It is much more complex with subplots. You have to see to believe and them you may not.
Many videos do not live up to the expectations of the book. This one may even surpass the Tom Sharpe's book. All of the characters fit and all the irony hits you in the face. This was my first encounter with David Suchet (Blott). And you will recognize all the other major players including Geraldine James (Lady Maud Lynchwood). Now the complete series on DVD. You need to carve out the better part of a day before starting to watch because you will not be able to stop until the end.
A man’s home is his castle.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Over 20 years old and funnier than virtually anything that has been in the cinema or on TV for the past decade. Absolutely brilliant with David Suchet striding through the story as the manic, demonically ingenious and yet devoted servant of 'Lady Mowd'. There isn't a single character in this wonderful drama that doesn't work -with Simon Cadell perfectly cast as the neurotically pedantic government minister.
Right from episode 1 and the courtroom riot, right through to the end where the army tries to storm the manor gatehouse, the farce is built up with relentless energy.
A total triumph and absolutely unmissable - it makes all the current TV comedy drama series look insipid.
Right from episode 1 and the courtroom riot, right through to the end where the army tries to storm the manor gatehouse, the farce is built up with relentless energy.
A total triumph and absolutely unmissable - it makes all the current TV comedy drama series look insipid.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Doc
Format:DVD
Found this gem while doing my usual search on Amazon UK for these kind of DVDs. Those that we never heard of on the other side of the pond. Thank God I have Amazon UK to turn to for most of our TV entertainment. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone looking for a good story with lots of laughs. ENJOY!!
Now ... if the old "Dollar" would just start climbing, or if the "Pound" would start declining, I could afford to buy more and more DVDs here. Hope that happens soon because there are soooooooo many good/great DVDs here I want to get.
Now ... if the old "Dollar" would just start climbing, or if the "Pound" would start declining, I could afford to buy more and more DVDs here. Hope that happens soon because there are soooooooo many good/great DVDs here I want to get.
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The 1985 film (which was broadcast as six episodes of 53 minutes each) was filmed mainly in South Shropshire. Handyman Hall was filmed at Stanage Park, near Heartsease, Powys. Ludlow stood in for the fictitious town of Worford, and Deddington near Banbury became the village of Guildstead Carbonell, where several mock buildings were demolished in the market place for the film. Ludlow's Butter Cross, in the busy and constricted town centre, was used as the courtroom. The Lodge, where Blott lives, was built on land at Blaise Castle Estate near Bristol.
The original broadcast was between 6 February 1985 and 13 March 1985.
I did see the Original Broadcast in 1985 { when I was 32 } and I am in my third viewing of the DVD and I am surprised that someone Claims this version has been edited { although they do admit they were only two when it was first broadcast which may explain their confusion } because as far as I can see it is the Uncut Original.
Its easy to do the Maths - on the DVD each episode { with credits run for 54 minuets } so the total DVD Box set runs for 324 minuets if it had been censored { edited call it what you will } it would have been shorter so where are the mystery edits that don't remove any space ?
It is true there is no extras but that is true of lots of the BBC Content a few years ago.
Geraldine James - David Suchet and George Cole are all on fine form and its just as enjoyable today as it was back in 1985.
The original broadcast was between 6 February 1985 and 13 March 1985.
I did see the Original Broadcast in 1985 { when I was 32 } and I am in my third viewing of the DVD and I am surprised that someone Claims this version has been edited { although they do admit they were only two when it was first broadcast which may explain their confusion } because as far as I can see it is the Uncut Original.
Its easy to do the Maths - on the DVD each episode { with credits run for 54 minuets } so the total DVD Box set runs for 324 minuets if it had been censored { edited call it what you will } it would have been shorter so where are the mystery edits that don't remove any space ?
It is true there is no extras but that is true of lots of the BBC Content a few years ago.
Geraldine James - David Suchet and George Cole are all on fine form and its just as enjoyable today as it was back in 1985.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By monjac
Format:DVD
I enjoyed this DVD from start to finish.
Well written, well acted, well filmed.
What more can I say.
Well written, well acted, well filmed.
What more can I say.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By "dazcpaz"
Format:VHS Tape
At the time of writing this, sadly, this classic and popular comedy drama from the 80's is unavailable on DVD. The dramatisation closely follows Tom Sharpe's excellent book. Ignore the fact that local authority planning doesn't work according to he story, as the plot thickens with every scene, and it's so very very amusing. David Suchet excels as Blott, Geraldine James glows as Lady Maud and George Cole makes an adequate Sir Giles and it's amusing to see Julia McKenzie in a catsuit.
It comes as a two part video set, each episode being around 3 hours long. Watch and enjoy the raunchy fun.
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Hooray For Tom Sharpe
This series seems a little dated now, but for the performances it is still sparkling and witty. Lady Maud is most definitely the star of the show, her earnest, eccentricity and... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Paul Bridgeman Swansea
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Very much enjoyed
This was a gift for an elderly relative - who reports enjoying it immensely. Would recommend it for anyone, especially those of a "certain age" who miss the kind of humour... Read more
Published 7 days ago by branksome
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant show, odd choice of cover
I have to go along with all that's been said about this series - it's brilliantly funny, with superbly-observed satire. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. Lee C. Mendham
3.0 out of 5 stars
Suchet good, story somewhat obvious, ending very satisfying
This short series dragged a little, although Suchet (the best Poirot!) showed his ability to hold a character very well. The title tells the rest.
Published 25 days ago by MaxB
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pmao7203
Blott on the Landscape [DVD]
I first saw this when it was originally transmitted by the bbc, in 1985.
Why on earth has this never been repeated? Read more
I first saw this when it was originally transmitted by the bbc, in 1985.
Why on earth has this never been repeated? Read more
Published 1 month ago by pmao7203
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Geraldine and David
Saw the series years ago...what a scream....great acting from all, but especially these two...depicts Government BS with a stark reality... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Annie Oakley
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Hilarious
Watched this on TV years ago and suddenly thought of it, so tried Amazon and there was David Suchet as Blott. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Concise
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
Supremely entertaining; outstanding quality of acting and an original amusing plot, not without its satirical elements.
Not to everyone's taste but certainly to mine.
Not to everyone's taste but certainly to mine.
Published 3 months ago by poppy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
Saw this series on tele years back and to my delight it still has the entertainment quality today.Once again cannot beat such items from the past via amazon
Published 3 months ago by Tony Luckett
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jimboly
My wife and I found this very funny but due to bad sound balance (nothing to do with the DVD) we had to watch it a couple of times to get the message.
Published 3 months ago by jimbo
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