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Dear John - Complete Collection - Series 1 & 2 Plus The Christmas Special [DVD]

Ralph Bates , Michael Cochrane    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Ralph Bates, Michael Cochrane, Peter Blake, Belinda Lang
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Acorn Media
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Oct 2010
  • Run Time: 430 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003O7MJ78
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,806 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

This collection contains the entire series of Dear John, featuring all the episodes from Series One and Two plus the Christmas Special. John Lacey arrives home to find a letter from his wife informing him she has left him for his best friend. After spotting an advert in the local paper for the 1-2-1 Club , an encounter group for the divorced and separated, he decides to go along. Here he meets the feisty Kate, the bland, bespectacled Ralph, the exuberant Kirk St. Moritz, resplendent in white suit and medallion, and of course club founder Louise, who asks everyone with relish Were there any sexual problems?


Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Have Any..........Sexual Problems? 8 Jun 2010
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How this show became for me the funniest on TV during the 80's when it's subject matter is not funny but sad, can only be attributed to the superb writing of John Sullivan (Only Fools and Horses) and acting of all concerned.
See a forty something school teacher John Lacey (Ralph Bates) try to get his life back in some semblance of order, (After his wife had left him for his best friend.) with his exploits at the 1-2-1 club.
Meet the club's organiser Louise, who ask's all her customer's if they have any "sexual problems".
Meet the flashy Kirk St Moritz a man whom it seems has it all. (So what's he doing here?)
There's also insecure Kate and motorcycle combination owner Ralph.
A show that should not be funny, but is!
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This set contains all two series:-
Seven episodes series one,
Six episodes series two and the fifty minute Christmas special.
DVD Info.
3 Disc set.
Special features- Cast filmographies, English sub-titles.
Trivia - The part of John's son Toby, was played by Ralph Bates real life son.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed 19 Jun 2011
Like so many reviewers here, I had waited a long time for this DVD set to be released, and was worried that it might not be as funny as I had remembered it being all those years ago. After slipped release dates and cancellations I stumbled upon the box set by accident and ordered it immediately. It was with some trepidation that I loaded up the first DVD. Would this be another case of nostalgia getting in the way of sub-par TV?

Not a bit of it. These two series and the Christmas special were both funnier and sadder than I had remembered them being, a genuinely touching mix of belly laughs and commentary on human nature. The characters have all been well described in other reviews, but Ralph Bates deserves special mention for his layered portrayal of John, as does his real-life son, who plays John's son. In fact, it is Toby who often comments on the absurdity of adult life from the outside, baffled as to the behaviour of those around him.

This set, then, is recommended without reservation. One could ask for more extras, but it is good enough to have a comedy this - what's the word? - funny available once again. John Sullivan, the writer, who died recently, deserves high praise for this, and I see it as some of his best and most wittily observed work. It puzzles me that this was barely mentioned in his obituaries. It may not have had the multi-series run of other comedies of his, but quality always outstrips quantity.

Watch this - you will long remember Kirk's comment to the lady with the unfortunate bodily problem, the tragic fate of Ralph's caravan, and many other things besides. Watch it through to the end - you would have to have a hard heart not to shed a tear at the end of the Christmas special when John, up to now dealing with his own isolation, realises (and we with him) that there has been somebody close at hand who has known what true loneliness means. Perfect.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Long-Overdue Release for Comedy Classic! 5 Aug 2010
Well the long wait is finally over - this classic sitcom from the 80s is finally released - and any fans from its original showing on the Beeb won't need convincing to snap it up! Those not fortunate enough to have seen "Dear John" first time round are in for a real treat. As a previous reviewer has said, the subject matter seems unpromising ground for a sitcom, but the adventures of hapless John Lacey (superbly played by Ralph Bates) after his wife leaves him are a delight!

John decides to put his life back on track by attending the 1-2-1 Club for divorced and separated people. This is run by Louise whose catchphrase "were there any ... sexual problems?" is the stuff of sitcom legends! Other members include Kate (Belinda Lang) an attractive but somewhat insecure divorcee, Ralph, played by Peter Denyer, whose Polish wife has married him to stay in the country and has since disappeared, Mrs. Arnott (Jean Challis) a somewhat frumpy older lady who says nothing until an unexpected revelation at the end of the first episode, and the unforgettable Kirk St. Moritz, brilliantly portrayed by Peter Blake, a medallion-wearing, leather-trousered lothario who appears to be super confident and succeeds only in insulting just about everyone!

This is a briiliantly written series which would certainly have reached a wider audience and fanbase had it been repeated as is the BBC's usual wont with sitcoms, but with the release of the DVD it's time to redress the balance! In my opinion one of the best-ever comedies - treat yourself - you'll be hooked in no time!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear John (DVD)
We enjoyed this series when it was on TV, and yet it has never been repeated. When we saw the DVD set of this, we could not resist buying it.
Published 5 days ago by Tess
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Very Funny!
I thought I'd try this again having not seen it for some years. It's still very funny and entertaining. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. McGrath
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear John Collection
Didn't know what to expect as we had not seen them before and the reason we wanted to watch them was because of the writer. We enjoyed the whole series.

Thanks Amazon.
Published 2 months ago by David Stainwright
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series
This one takes me back to the 80's. Dear John one of the best comedies ever made. the caharacters so memorable. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. LEIB
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I recall from all those years ago
The basic story and plots are still there but it all looks pretty amateurish and not as funny as we used to find it.
Published 2 months ago by Dalmarnock
5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless
Anything by John Sullivan can't be bad and this was no exception.
Comedy of the highest class,and it was so sad that the leading character died so young, sadly missed plus... Read more
Published 3 months ago by david derbyshire
4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh as a daisy
This is about John. It starts after his wife has left him and he has been forced to move out in to a bedsit. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DLG
5.0 out of 5 stars A Suberb Trip Back In Time To The Platinum of UK Sitcoms!
Absolutely superb series, both one and two. This show seems highly underrated, I never see it repeated or mentioned, such a big shame. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sally May
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service thank you
We've not watched it yet as it is a Christmas present for my wife but I was impressed with the speed of despatch and receiving of the gift. Well done Amazon.
Published 5 months ago by handymanphil
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear John.........
It must be 10 years or more since we watched these episodes on TV. Now on DVD they are better. A classic and a true 10 out of 10. Whatever happened to Kirk St. Moritz?
Published 6 months ago by Spike815
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