Favourite 70's Television.

A Listmania! list by Simon J. Hill "goosehillmusic" (England)
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The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975] [DVD]
1.  The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975] [DVD] DVD ~ John Cleese
The list author says:
  "Only 12 episodes ever written but forever remembered as a truly British classic. John Cleese is inspired as the hapless Basil Fawlty. Prunella Scales is also superb as his long suffering wife!"
£29.99   Used & New from: £9.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Porridge - Series One [1974] [DVD]
2.  Porridge - Series One [1974] [DVD] DVD ~ Ronnie Barker
The list author says:
  "Another comedy that has the brilliant Ronnie Barker in his most famous role. Norman Stanley Fletcher. Richard Beckinsale and Fulton McKay make this programme even more watchable. Fabulously written."
£4.19   Used & New from: £0.49
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Going Straight - The Complete Series [DVD] [1978]
3.  Going Straight - The Complete Series [DVD] [1978] DVD ~ Ronnie Barker
The list author says:
  "Excellent spin off with Fletch trying to go straight. Richard Beckinsale again reprises his role as Godber, Nick Lyndhurst is hilarious with his 'what time is it?' & 'has anyone seen my bicycle pump?'"
£5.00   Used & New from: £2.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Good Life - the Complete Collection [DVD] [1975]
4.  The Good Life - the Complete Collection [DVD] [1975] DVD ~ Richard Briers
The list author says:
  "Couldn't have wished for better lead actors in this series which has to be my fave 70's comedy. Written by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, this series defines the 70's for me. Brilliant."
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Butterflies: Complete BBC Series Collection (8 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
5.  Butterflies: Complete BBC Series Collection (8 Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Butterflies
The list author says:
  "Wendy Craig and the brilliant Geoffrey Palmer star in Carla Lane's comedy loosely based on Brief Encounter. My fave scenes are every meal time, the look of horror on what's on the plate is priceless!"
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The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin : The Complete BBC Series Collection [1976] [DVD]
6.  The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin : The Complete BBC Series Collection [1976] [DVD] DVD ~ David Warwick
The list author says:
  "Leonard Rossiter is up there with Ronnie Barker as one of the best comedy actors ever. Here he plays Reggie Perrin who is just fed up with everything in his life and strives for excitement in any form"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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Morecambe & Wise - Christmas Specials [DVD] [1969]
7.  Morecambe & Wise - Christmas Specials [DVD] [1969] DVD ~ Eric Morecambe
The list author says:
  "Christmas just wouldn't have been Christmas without Morecambe & Wise. This has all the best sketches featuring Glenda Jackson, Shirley Bassey and the best with Andrew Preview! Classic entertainment."
£6.02   Used & New from: £2.87
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Complete Open All Hours - Series One-Four [1976]
8.  The Complete Open All Hours - Series One-Four [1976] DVD ~ Ronnie Barker
The list author says:
  "Another masterpeice by Ronnie Barker, the tightfisted, stuttering Arkwright is probably his best comic creation. Linda Baron and David Jason are superb support acts to the undisputed master of comedy."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

All Creatures Great & Small - Series 1 - Volume 1 [1978] [DVD]
9.  All Creatures Great & Small - Series 1 - Volume 1 [1978] [DVD] DVD ~ Christopher Timothy
The list author says:
  "More Sunday stuff with James Herriott's novels being brought to life by the wonderful Christopher Timothy, Peter Davidson and Robert Hardy. "It's stagnation at lung I tell thee!!""
£10.00   Used & New from: £4.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

When The Boat Comes In - Series 1 [1976] [DVD]
10.  When The Boat Comes In - Series 1 [1976] [DVD] DVD ~ James Bolam
The list author says:
  "James Bolam stars as Jack Ford a returning war hero to his native north east where he tries to fit in to society. Superb performances all round. 'Dance Ti Thy Daddy' a classic theme tune also."
£18.97   Used & New from: £14.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Tom Brown's Schooldays [1971] [DVD]
11.  Tom Brown's Schooldays [1971] [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "This dramatisation of the classic novel is probably the one I remember most. I was only 6 when I watched it and Richard Morant's Flashman scared me to death!"
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: The Complete Collection [1973] [DVD]
12.  Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: The Complete Collection [1973] [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Crawford
The list author says:
  "Michael Crawford is inspired as the hopeless Frank Spencer, some of the stunts are truly breathtaking when you realise he did them all himself. I've only just noticed how gorgeous Michelle Dotrice is!"
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Starsky & Hutch - Season 1 [DVD] [2004]
13.  Starsky & Hutch - Season 1 [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ David Soul
The list author says:
  "As I was allowed to stay up later the wonderful world of fast and colourful American shows caught the eye. This was as good as it got for a police drama. David Soul & Paul Michael Glaser starred."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Citizen Smith - Series 1 & 2 [DVD] [1977]
14.  Citizen Smith - Series 1 & 2 [DVD] [1977] DVD ~ Robert Lindsay
The list author says:
  "Written by John Sullivan and watched by an incredible 26 million people this sitcom follows the life of Wolfie a self proclaimed Urban Guerrilla in Tooting! Robert Lindsay is inspired in the lead role"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Roots: The Original Series 1 - 25th Anniversary Edition (3 Disc Box Set) [1977] [DVD]
15.  Roots: The Original Series 1 - 25th Anniversary Edition (3 Disc Box Set) [1977] [DVD] DVD ~ LeVar Burton
The list author says:
  "This is imperitive viewing for all ages, it should be shown again in it's entirety to highlight once more the terrible history of slavery and how black American's came to be. Just superb drama."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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Dukes of Hazzard - Series 1 [DVD]
16.  Dukes of Hazzard - Series 1 [DVD] DVD ~ The Dukes of Hazzard
The list author says:
  "Saturday evenings were fab in the late 70's and early 80's with Bo & Luke Duke with the gorgeous Daisy played by Catherine Bach. James Best stole the show with his Sherriff Roscoe P Coltrane character"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Very Best Of Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads [DVD] [1973]
17.  The Very Best Of Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ James Bolam
The list author says:
  "Absolutely loved this series, brilliantly written by Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais follows the lives of Bob and Terry. I find it amazing that Rodney Bewes and James Bolam have not spoken since."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The Liver Birds - Series 2 [DVD] [1971]
18.  The Liver Birds - Series 2 [DVD] [1971] DVD ~ Polly James
The list author says:
  "Great series following the lives of Beryl and Sandra sharing a flat in Liverpool and charting their lives of family and boyfriend troubles. Nerys Hughes and Polly James star in Carla Lane's comedy."
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It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Complete Series One to Four [DVD]
19.  It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Complete Series One to Four [DVD] DVD ~ Windsor Davies
The list author says:
  "This along with The Good Life has to be my fave comedy of the 70's, so many characters to like, my favourite's being the Windsor Davies, Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles's characters."
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Last of the Summer Wine - Series 3 & 4 [1976] [DVD] [1973]
20.  Last of the Summer Wine - Series 3 & 4 [1976] [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Brian Wilde
The list author says:
  "The fact that this sitcom has spanned 3 decades now is testament to the genius of Roy Clarke. Every time we lose a character, it's like losing a member of the family, such is the familiarity."
£8.17   Used & New from: £6.10
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Best of Not the 9 O'Clock News - Volume 1 [DVD] [1979]
21.  The Best of Not the 9 O'Clock News - Volume 1 [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Rowan Atkinson
The list author says:
  "Can't forget this series, without it we may not know Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith and Pamela Stevenson. Groundbreaking comedy on a par with Python a decade earlier."
£4.97   Used & New from: £3.70
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Holocaust [DVD] [1978] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
22.  Holocaust [DVD] [1978] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Michael Moriarty
The list author says:
  "This series will haunt me forever, originally seen when I was 13 the total horror of the holocaust is brought to the screen with acute accuracy. Meryl Streep and James Woods make early appearances."
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The Best of Dave Allen [DVD]
23.  The Best of Dave Allen [DVD] DVD ~ Dave Allen
The list author says:
  "Dave Allen is sadly missed in my house, his dry view of the world was classic comedy. Its the sit down stuff that is mesmerising. May your God go with you!"
£3.95   Used & New from: £1.59
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Dad's Army - The Complete Collection [DVD] [1968]
24.  Dad's Army - The Complete Collection [DVD] [1968] DVD ~ Arthur Lowe
The list author says:
  "What a cast, where do you begin to admire the talent on display. Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurer, John Laurie, Bill Pertwee, Clive Dunn the list is endless. Very British, Very Funny!"
£22.94   Used & New from: £19.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

The Waltons - Season 1 - Complete [DVD]
25.  The Waltons - Season 1 - Complete [DVD] DVD ~ Jon Walmsley
The list author says:
  "This series just makes me feel all warm inside. Watched in the security of my parents house at the tender age of 7 upwards. Classic American television at it's best."
£11.47   Used & New from: £6.75
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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