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It s 1966 and the world is changing fast. Martin Shaw returns to Northumberland as Inspector George Gently. George Gently is one of the unsung heroes of detective fiction, whose passionate investigations reveal the dark underbelly of a society on the cusp of change. With his sidekick, the undisciplined Detective Sergeant John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby), they make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth and humour. In this third series Bacchus long-suffering wife Lisa could well be looking for a divorce. She is also spending too much time with Gently. Will this new friendship jeopardise the detectives working relationship indefinitely? Guest stars include Warren Clarke (Red Riding) and Sarah Lancashire (All The Small Things). This two disc set contains both feature length episodes of the third series along with an exciting behind the scenes feature filmed on set.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There are some character actors that draw and engage an audience particularly at that 'relaxing time' in the evening. Martin Shaw (George Gently) is one. Others that immediately spring to mind include George Cole, John Thaw and David Jason. This series continues the basic theme of Alan Hunter's novels. Set in the 1960's,this is undemanding viewing with a warmth and darkish humour. All detectives need a sidekick. John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby) provides the buffetting and brunt of his boss's frustrations as well as the suspicion of improprieties with relationships concerning his wife. The episodes have guest appearances from the superb Warren Clarke as Charles Hoxton (another tremendous character) and delightful Sarah Lancashire as Mallory Brown. The 180 minute 2 DVD's include some off-scene activities, but the nitty gritty are the series' moments. Unexplained dead bodies, background Durham University rebellions, Russians, Reds, submarines. Lean back and enjoy.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I love this series intelligently realised/written/acted, an object lesson in how to it to the alternatively dreadful "Vera".
Martin Shaw is excellent as are the rest of the cast,alot of time and thought has obviously gone into re creating the "real" NE as per 1967 not a geordie version of Carnaby Street.It is also the first series to filled back "home" in Co Durham rather than Ireland ,so there are some nice genuine locations.
There are only 2 episodes and my enjoyment of episode 2 was spoiled by the putting of the extras on disc 1 (and me being stupid enough to watch them - but in my defence at the time I thought there would ,maybe, be some more on Disc 2)....They contain a very,very major spoiler ,why do "they" do this? there is as much room on disc 2 to include it there,all very thoughtless..
So,to sum up if you like a quality well balanced,intelligent detective series this is definitely your cup of tea .. just stay away from the extras !!
Martin Shaw is excellent as are the rest of the cast,alot of time and thought has obviously gone into re creating the "real" NE as per 1967 not a geordie version of Carnaby Street.It is also the first series to filled back "home" in Co Durham rather than Ireland ,so there are some nice genuine locations.
There are only 2 episodes and my enjoyment of episode 2 was spoiled by the putting of the extras on disc 1 (and me being stupid enough to watch them - but in my defence at the time I thought there would ,maybe, be some more on Disc 2)....They contain a very,very major spoiler ,why do "they" do this? there is as much room on disc 2 to include it there,all very thoughtless..
So,to sum up if you like a quality well balanced,intelligent detective series this is definitely your cup of tea .. just stay away from the extras !!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
We seem to be spoilt for choice with all these semi-period dramas hitting our screens but George Gently was around before Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire. Series Three may be a short one, but its fantastic quality. Dark, funny, visually appealing, its very nostalgic and superbly acted
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Was it really like that, grandpa?
Set in Northumberland in the mid-1960s, these are detective stories of the most satisfying kind, with good plots, fine writing, occasionally impenetrable accents (especially for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by jasonhad
George Gently Series 3
Nice bit of social history. In the geordie area of the time and comes across very realistic.Well done George Gently
Published 4 months ago by Dw Harridence
george gently series 3
it was a good series and it was very enjoyable, I suppose this is the last of the series now and i hope it is not
Published 5 months ago by T. Mcguinness
Great British television!
ACB Swansea sums up the series beautifully. Martin shaw and Lee Ingleby as usual make a perfect team. Just great British television. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Markus Ronald
george gently series 3
we always enjoy anything martin shaw is in and with the george gently series he is in the top of his form
Published 7 months ago by jackem2
george gently
fast delivery. excellent condition. Tip top service as usual.thank you very much. I will continue to use amazon for my purchases.
Published 7 months ago by j baldwin
Good as usual but bad length
My parents watch these shows and I happen to watch them now and then. Good episodes yet again in this series. One bad thing though. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lynn Noble
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