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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Biographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Interconnected dramas about the lives of a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory, with each episode focusing on the home life of a different character. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Clocking Off: Series One
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Just rewatched this through on the DVD, and it's brilliant to remember how good it is. I loved it the first time around on tv, love it again now. Fantastic performances, great storylines, brilliant all round. Six episodes on this two disc set. Worth watching for earlier glimpses of John Simm, Jason Merrells, Christopher Ecclestone, the brilliant Lesley Sharp and Philip Glenister. Set in and around the lives and loves of those working in a textile factory in Lancashire, with each episode focussing on one or two of the characters in particular, and the trials and tribulations in their lives. Really enjoyable, and something a bit different from the standard fare on the tv.
71 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Judging from the standard fare on our terrestrial TV, it seems to be an extraordinarily difficult task to make a drama series about the lives of ordinary Northern people which doesn't include hard-done by but strong women, hen-pecked blokes down the working mens' club, unemployment, redundancy and general deprivation. I lose count of how many times we have been subjected to repeat viewings of gaggles of cackling women gagging for Barcardi Breezers and male strippers, and "folk" who are as poor as church mice but with hearts of gold. And don't forget the crassness of the Northern nouveau-riche who put red wine in the fridge and wear Versace to go down Tescos. And although series such as "Cold Feet" have gone some way towards 'sexing up' the North, you will note that the only characters who make a success of their lives are those who have moved up to the North- the locals usually making up the comedy buffoon element.
However, "Clocking Off", while very definitely set in the North, has managed to overcome these stereotypes fostered by our Southern-biased programmers, and what we have is an excellent series of self-contained dramas featuring some of the most talented and watchable British actors around, including the always-brilliant Christopher Ecclestone, Leslie Sharpe, Ricky Tomlinson (admitedly playing the same character he always does but still effectively)to name but a few, and loads of faces you'll have seen many times on TV but perhaps can't put a name to. And although there are a few nods towards traditional TV Northern culture (perhaps to appease those who live south of Sheffield?) the stories are gripping, touching and brilliantly scripted. I saw it for the first (and only) time several years ago when it was first broadcast and several of the stories stick in my mind even now- realistic situations you could easily find yourself in. The one I particulary remember was with the aforementioned Mr. Tomlinson, when he had to choose whether to stay with his long-time disabled wife and live an utterly miserable but blameless existence or to abandon his wife and make a new life with another woman, complete with unbearable guilt. It was an incredibly poignant and beautifully-acted tale.
If you haven't seen this already (and let's face it, they show it practically on a loop on UK Gold), then it's a must-have.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The BBC does marvellous ensemble series and Clocking Off is one of their best. Led by the excellent performances of Lesley Sharp, Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister, each episode explores the different and often explosive challenges facing both management and workers of Macintosh Textiles with gritty intelligence, verve, humour, compassion and an ruthless eye for detail by its creator Paul Abbott.
Moreover, it hasn't dated at all - its freshness and honesty could stand up with anything that is being produced now. For me, it will always one of my favourites.
Moreover, it hasn't dated at all - its freshness and honesty could stand up with anything that is being produced now. For me, it will always one of my favourites.
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One of the best series on British Television in the last 20 years with an array of great actors in the making. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richard P. Turner
Why are further series not available?
I reside in South Africa and asked my sister to recommend some UK TV series, as I am out of touch. I am halfway through watching the first series and am thoroughly enjoying it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. E. Christie
neat and speedy.
The item arrivved much quicker than I thought it would and in excellent condition, I would have thought it was a new product.
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Very satisfied.
Published 12 months ago by molly
CLOCKING OFF
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD SERIES WHICH WE WATCHED SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND HAVE JUST ENJOYED AGAIN.
IT DOES LEAVE YOU IN MIDAIR AS THE NEXT SERIES IS NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS... Read more
IT DOES LEAVE YOU IN MIDAIR AS THE NEXT SERIES IS NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sandy
Paul Abbot at his best
Paul Abbott is most famous for Shameless, and the first three series of that deserved the accolades (especially series two) and if other later series have not lived up to the early... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Simon Crutchley
great series
i was so pleased to get this series great acting and stories. no furthur series available from you
Published 21 months ago by trish
BBC Please release the next two seasons!!!
Clocking Off is a wonderful series, an opinion based on just the first one, which is the only one available. Read more
Published 22 months ago by maggie
clocking off..fab!
great 1st series..definitely will buy the rest of them. Paul Abbott fantastic as ever and a great cast.
Published 22 months ago by nickys
Clock on to this great series.
Highly recommend this brilliant BBC series - each episode is a little gem in it's own right. All the cast are great, but look out particularly for the lovely Philip Glenister (now... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Hawkeye
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I like this series. You can just feel a part of the story. I wish it was longer. The characters are believable and true to life. Real situations.
Published 23 months ago by Karen J. Kuzner Leger
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