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Collection of 80 episodes from Britain's longest-running television soap, covering the whole of the 1960s with eight landmark episodes selected from each year featuring favourite characters such as Ken Barlow (William Roache), Emily (Eileen Derbyshire), Rita (Barbara Knox), and Betty (Betty Driver).
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Although only sixteen years of age, I do so fondly remember the days, nearly ten years ago when I used to watch the old episodes of Coronation Street on ITV's Granada Plus. However, that channel is now gone, therefore I was ecstatic when I found this collection. I purchased it immediately and am very impressed with it so far, and I've only watched the 1960/61 discs up until now. I must say, the show was a lot more interesting when it was gritty and not aimed at younger audiences in a bid to rival Eastenders, that most ghastly of programmes. It is so interesting to see how much society has changed, from people being friendly and doing anything to help their neighbours, to today's, selfish uncaring, individualistic attitude where nobody will help anybody. The earlier episodes are most comical and amusing aswell. If you think Blanche Hunt was funny, you have not heard the likes of Ena Sharples, whether arguing with Elsie Tanner, or defining the difference between couch potato's who sit in front of the TV all night, or herself, who sits in front of the TV all night only to "criticise" it, to her friend Martha Longhurst. This boxset is beautiful. Not only is it humorous but it is the last link we have to a long forgotten mode of society, which is irretrievable today. I would recommend this collection to anybody, you will not find it cheaper anywhere else. In fact, I was so impressed by it, that I purchased the 1970's collection the night following it's arrival!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By R. O'neil
I am a brit soap fan...got hooked with Eastenders...I saw bits of Coronation Street on american cable in the 1980's but there were not enough people watching so it went off....pbs stations carry eastenders but not in the South Carolina area ...I found Amazon UK and now I can see a recap of the Best Coronation street shows...also Last of the Summer Wine is also a favorite...with some of the former Coronation street actors showing up ....If you like brit soaps this 1960's review is great..I recommend it very much...Thanks
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Fabia Dave
great boxset,coronation street some good episodes that i forgot about,really great seeing all the old actors again.some even forgotten about,would highly recommend.cant wait to buy the next boxset.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I got this box set for me little brother, who had been having trouble viewing some of these old clips on Youtube while he's been living in Germany. So he comes back to the UK, we boot the laptop and then he's howling with laughter at Ena Sharples. So why not, thinks I, i'll get him this boxset for his birthday. He's loving it.
The quality is eminently watchable for recordings so old. The characters are legendary, the writing and stories so realistic. You really do realize why these characters became so iconic-the Elsie Tanners, the Ena Sharples and the Annie Walkers-they're so boldly drawn.The sense of community, the struggling, the pride of these characters-Coronation Street really had working class North of England down to a tee, which is probably why its endured.
There aren't any extras or pamphlets-i wasn't interested in receiving loads of extras. Its
just episode after episode of British TV at its finest.
Look out for Ena's rant in hospital, too. They're after her vestry!
The quality is eminently watchable for recordings so old. The characters are legendary, the writing and stories so realistic. You really do realize why these characters became so iconic-the Elsie Tanners, the Ena Sharples and the Annie Walkers-they're so boldly drawn.The sense of community, the struggling, the pride of these characters-Coronation Street really had working class North of England down to a tee, which is probably why its endured.
There aren't any extras or pamphlets-i wasn't interested in receiving loads of extras. Its
just episode after episode of British TV at its finest.
Look out for Ena's rant in hospital, too. They're after her vestry!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By John Alsop
I watched a lot of the early episodes between the ages of about 9 and 12, and despite living on the far side of the world, I suspect it was highly formative of my attitudes towards drama and people in general. Even as a child my favourite was Arthur Lowe's Mr Swindley (how could I have known the greatness of the actor, or anything about this tightly wound character?). The fact that the names of all the characters have stuck in my head after 40 years says something. And that haunting theme. In Australia Coronation was paired twice weekly with the TV serial of Peyton Place, which was far glossier but left me cold. For al its lack of production value the Street was a far more engaging place to visit.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Wayne B
I got this box set on a whim as I thought 80 episodes for £30 was quite a bargain.Little did I know how addicted I would become to it.The storylines are easy to get into and even though there are gaps between each episode it is very easy to follow what is going on.If like me you really do want to know what happened after a certain episode..a good example is the 1964 episode when Stan and Albert dig up an old world war 2 bomb in the garden and the next episode on the disc does not follow on,I refere to the wonderful coronation street wikipedia site that lists every episode and gives a brief synopis of what happens.This way you don't miss a thing.At any rate the episodes selected are very good as certain storylines are mentioned by the characters as you work you way through it.A good example is when Christine meets Ken at a train station late at night and she helps Ken make an important decision the favor is returned later when Ken helps Christine when she climbs up on a roof and wants to jump off.Ken comments on the earlier time at the train station so things like this make the whole story one as a whole.Since getting this boxset I have also purchased the 70's and 80's collection and am looking forward to viewing them.Apparently Network are working on a 90's set so look out for that in the near future.To sum up..excellent show,well acted,directed and most of all a great way of looking back at a time now long lost.Buy this then treat yourself to the other sets and,like me,enjoy the magic that is Coronation Street.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Friends pressie
This present was received with great relish. A keen Corrie fan and it is well played and loved. Good purchase and excellent delivery.
Published 1 month ago by rosiedog
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia
Bought it for my wife. She watched the first one and enjoyed it, maybe one day she'll watch them all. .
Published 2 months ago by MD Pennington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Corrie at its best!
Excellent storylines and great picture quality (which given the age must have been re-mastered) somehow it feels sad though to watch these as you realise that (whilst I still watch... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Corrie Beginning to a beloved classic "Coronation Street" 1960-1969...
There's something delightfully refreshing about Corrie then, compared with Corrie now a' days...Folks demanded quality in acting & preformance, which was what made the fictional... Read more
Published 18 months ago by MARK TENNANT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential Coronation Street.The begining
This ten disc box set collection features eight episods per disc.Eighty in total which makes for a rather comprehensive collection of Corrie in the sixties its first and arguably... Read more
Published on 18 April 2011 by Ali83
4.0 out of 5 stars
great nostalgic trip
I am enjoying watching these episodes,I remember my mum making me watch them at her friends house as we had no tv in those days. As a 5yr old I was bored, not so now. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2011 by manicmal
4.0 out of 5 stars
''Come on Martha, Sup Up, It's your Turn''
Coronation Street, The 60s boxset, is beautiful.
It's hard to sum up just how entertaining this boxset is. Read more
It's hard to sum up just how entertaining this boxset is. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2011 by Whovian422
4.0 out of 5 stars
Coronation Street 1960 to 1969
Although far from perfect in reproduction and visual/sound quality, this has been a very successful late Christmas present which is enjoyed by many.
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars
corrie the 60s
I bought this product as a present. Having spoken to the person i bought it for, they were very pleased with the selection of episodes from the 60s. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2010 by Mrs. M. A. Walters
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Good Old Days
I bought this for my Wife who loved it. It brings back so many memories. Being able to see all the old characters, many no longer with us, and the few that are still in "The... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2010 by Expat in OZ
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