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This hilarious sequel to the phenomenally successful On the Buses follows the further misfortunes of the newly retired Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), erstwhile scourge of the Luxton Bus Company Depot. Dreaming of peace and quiet, sun and senoritas, he s decided to warm up the autumn of his days in a little flat in Spain that the glossy brochures have lured him into buying with his life's savings - so beginning a whole new series of mishaps that could happen only to Blakey. The water's undrinkable, the food's 'orrible, the plumbing s dodgy... and the place is full of foreigners! Also starring Pat Coombs (as Blakey's long-suffering sister Dorothy) and Derek Griffiths, Don't Drink the Water was created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney - the writing team behind On the Buses, whose comedy credits also include Educating Archie, Meet the Wife and The Rag Trade. This set contains both series, originally screened in 1974 and 1975.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This hilarious sequel to the phenomenally successful On the Buses follows the further misfortunes of the newly retired Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), erstwhile scourge of the Luxton Bus Company Depot. Dreaming of peace and quiet, sun and senoritas, he s decided to warm up the autumn of his days in a little flat in Spain that the glossy brochures have lured him into buying with his life's savings - so beginning a whole new series of mishaps that could happen only to Blakey. The water's undrinkable, the food's 'orrible, the plumbing s dodgy... and the place is full of foreigners! Also starring Pat Coombs (as Blakey's long-suffering sister Dorothy) and Derek Griffiths, Don't Drink the Water was created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney - the writing team behind On the Buses, whose comedy credits also include Educating Archie, Meet the Wife and The Rag Trade. This set contains both series, originally screened in 1974 and 1975. ...Don't Drink the Water - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great fun for someone who likes that kind of English humour. I do and I think it was very well done.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had watched the first episode of Don't Drink the Water which was on the special features of Series 7 on the buses. I really liked it and thought it was very funny, when it came out on DVD I bought it straight away and watched it in two days.Stephen Lewis as Blakey is an absolutely brilliant British actor.
This dvd is a definitely a 10/10
This dvd is a definitely a 10/10
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is often lambasted as one of the worst sitcoms of all time....it's definitely not that. I can think of many worse.
What it is though is very generic mid-70s comedy. Blakey is as he was in on the buses (and there's lots of references to this), there's German neighbours (cue much "war time" hilarity), they don't like the "foreign" food etc.
Oddly enough if you understand British politics in the mid 70s, there's some actually quite humerous comments about this, especially to do with strikes/3 day week (although now very dated).
What it is though is very generic mid-70s comedy. Blakey is as he was in on the buses (and there's lots of references to this), there's German neighbours (cue much "war time" hilarity), they don't like the "foreign" food etc.
Oddly enough if you understand British politics in the mid 70s, there's some actually quite humerous comments about this, especially to do with strikes/3 day week (although now very dated).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Don't Buy The Dvd
A tedious, repetitive and feeble series that bears no comparison to the excellent "On The Buses". OTB boasted a perfectly cast ensemble of experienced actors, working together they... Read more
Published 3 months ago by George W. Iscariot
Don't drink the water
Just great comedy,Stephen Lewis at some of his best work and Pat coombs is perfect as his sister,.You can't beat anything Stephen Lewis stars in Brilliant comedian. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Old School
unfairly hated
Been mentioned how this is "one of the worst sitcoms ever" but I think thats a bit cruel. Yes, its not amazing, but its a gentle watch and good to see a reprised Blakey back at the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sammy Davis Jnr
good idea but too much of a character
The problem with this series is that it is a spin-off of "On the Buses" in which Stephen Lewis, a brilliant comic, played off of other strong characters. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Col William Russell
Don't Drink The Water - The Complete Series [DVD]
Nice dvd glad to see pat coombs preform,but I must say that On the buses was a Better series.I'm glad to have this dvd in my collection.
Published 15 months ago by F. carpentier
Don't miss Don't Drink the Water
A fabulous slice of history of popular culture of Britain in the 1970's.
Stephen Lewis is a gem of British comedy acting and if you liked / loved On The Buses you'll love... Read more
Stephen Lewis is a gem of British comedy acting and if you liked / loved On The Buses you'll love... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jacqueline Munro-smith
So-so but I've seen worse!
I purchased the series because I was a fan of On the Buses and have to say I'm not surprised in any way. Typical 70s British comedy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J.C.
dont drink the water
I bought this because of on the buses. Which is a great saucy british comedey at its best. Sadly though even the acting skills of Pattie Coombes, Stephen Lewis and Derick Grithiths... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Wishfulthinking
Tedious !!!
Mmmm....Not sure what to say ? ...I enjoyed On The Busses as a kid, and now have the boxset ...Great , but this is very hard to watch ,Pat Coombs constantly whining about... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. G. H. Staggs
Blakey in Spain
I'm pleased that Network have brought out this sequel to On The Buses as it shows Blakey newly retired in Spain having all sorts of problems in his new apartment living with his... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Andrew Richardson
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