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  • Actors: Robert Lindsay, Michael Palin, Dearbhla Molloy, Alan Igbon, Andrew Schofield
  • Producers: Peter Ansorge
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 4dvd
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 595 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000F9REZU
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,724 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Alan Bleasdale’s G.B.H. [1991] is a darkly humorous epic about power, corruption and madness--played out in the conflict between an enigmatic politician, Michael Murray (Robert Lindsay), and his nemesis, schoolteacher Jim Nelson (Michael Palin). Nelson defies a Murray-inspired 24-hour strike and inadvertently steals the limelight when it is picked up by the press. While Murray seeks revenge in what is initially a one-sided fight, we slowly discover the secrets in his past that will cause his carefully constructed world to unravel. Then, just when the pressure of public life and power games start getting on top of him, a beautiful woman arrives on the scene…



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When the politically ambitious Michael Murray meets headmaster, Jim Nelson, their lives are changed forever.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar work that's streets ahead, 2 Jul 2006
By elamgar "GM" (Dundee, Scotland) - See all my reviews
One of the greatest examples of television drama, Alan Bleasdale's masterpiece has lost none of its power in the 15 years since first broadcast and----while Michael Palin and Lindsay Duncan have moved on to projects that highlighted their talents better---Robert Lindsay has never come close to even equalling, let alone eclipsing, this work. His portrayal of Michael Murray---sometime Derek Hatton, sometime Dr Strangelove, sometime victim---is perfect, making an unlikeable, corrupt bully completely sympathetic to the viewer.
If this was being made today, it would be six episodes of 50 minutes. In 1991, it was seven parts of uneven lengths, allowing even the peripheral characters the opportunity to shine. Politically, it may be a Guardian reader's wishful thinking----a liberal fable, like much of The West Wing. Dramatically, it's almost Dickensian with its characters and Shakespearean with its plot.
Michael Palin shines as the epitome of decency; Lindsay Duncan is her usual luminous perfection; and Robert Lindsay is just fantastic in the role of a lifetime. Sterling work by a marvellous cast, with particular praise for David Ross's Mr Weller and Philp Whitchurch as Franky Murray.
This is the kind of thing we do best---playing to our strengths, with our own cultural references and no concerns about how it will be sold to the US. If you like British drama, buy this. I didn't use the word "masterpiece" lightly.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unequalled, 9 Jul 2006
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This is one of a select few British dramas that is a genuine classic. Alan Bleasdale's writing has the range you'd expect but it's the casting that seasls its place. Michael Palin is superb as Jim Nelson the quiet schoolteacher with the steely resolve, with Lindsay Duncan also superb. The supporting cast of Bleasdale regulars such as Julie Walter, Tom Georgeson and Andrew Schofield also excel, but none of them can match the virtuoso performance of Robert Lindsay as corrupt Labour council leader Michael Murray.

Loosely based on Derek Hatton, his character's gradual disintegration as his carefully built facade comes crashing down around him is one of the all time great comic drama performances in this multi-layered critique of the loony left and the shadowy figures in the margins of British politics.

The plot is superbly constructed, written and acted with the right mix of comedy, drama, tension and tragedy. At this price it's unmissable, and is worth it for episode 4 alone where Murray's desperate antics are surreally set off by a Dr. Who convention.

Genius.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If only all TV drama was this good .............., 15 Jun 2006
A fantastic drama from the pen of Alan Bleasdale, richly deserves to be listed amongst the greats of TV dramas series such as Edge of Darkness and The Singing Detective.

Pretty much faultless performances from everyone involved, especially Michael Palin and Robert Lindsay. The emotional involevement is tremendous and extremely rewarding for the viewer. The storyline is multi-layered as are the first class characters.

A must see. Brilliant.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The backlash starts here
Well, someone had to take a different stance on this one, and it might as well be me...

I'm genuinely puzzled over the accolades that GBH has garnered over the years... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars Fond Memories
I had fond memories from way back when this series went on tv. What a joy to discover it's been released on dvd.
This must be one of the best tv-series ever made. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. S. Johnsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Had started collecting Alan Bleasedale on DVD with Boys From The Blackstuff which was incredible, i'm glad to say this is equally so. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Burnley

5.0 out of 5 stars It deserves more than 5 stars
G.B.H. is, quite simply, the finest drama series ever produced. Every single second of it is captivating, the acting is of the highest order with Robert Lindsey giving the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars I doubt there'll be many reviews at less than 5 stars.
Every now and again I used to find myself checking for the existence of GBH on DVD... until, just before Christmas, I found it on Amazon and got it ordered just in time to be one... Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Peerless

This series was burned into my memory & to find that it has (finally) been released on dvd is a dream come true. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sizzle

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb drama
Michael Palin shoud try more straight drama, he is just so good. There is such good acting all round in this. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Secret Squirrel

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
Beloved by Doctor Who fans, fans of political drama, comedy fans, drama fans - this is outstanding. I'm typing this after watching a More 4 repeat. Really - just get it.
Published on 25 Feb 2007 by Michel Antler

5.0 out of 5 stars Do it Michael...!!!
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Just buy it!

I first watched this series when in my teens and now in my early thirties it was just as good as I'd... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2006 by Duncan Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Without peer in television history
Simply the finest television mini series in existance. Michael Palin, Robert Lyndsey and the rest of this star studded cast are just terrific in Alan Bleasdale tour de force of... Read more
Published on 12 May 2006 by John Fox

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