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In Green Wing Special the critically acclaimed hospital-inspired comedy "Green Wing" is back for a one off extravaganza. This genre-defying TV show takes and altogether unconventional view of the health service, proving that medical issues needn't have any actual relevance in a hospital setting. Produced by the same team who brought you "Smack the Pony", the series is more concerned with the antics of its dysfunctional characters than with real medical issues, and consequently plays out like a surreal soap opera. The Green Wing Special DVD marks the end of the award-winning show's very successful run.
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In this special and final episode of Green Wing, the end is nigh--Caroline (Tamsin Greig) is now engaged to Guy (Stephen Mangan), while Mac (Julian Rhind-Tutt) has very little time to live. Gripped by desperation and paranoia, dwarf-killing duo Statham (Mark Heap) and Joanna (Pippa Heywood) are on the run, jumping relentlessly out of frying pans and into fires (not quite literally). With no-one left in charge, the admin girls let their basic instincts run wild, while something very strange has happened to Karen after her fall from the window. Boyce discovers life without Statham, Sue White spots a job opportunity and Martin feels utterly helpless. Again. At least it all ends happily ever after... or does it? As the mayhem and madness of Green Wing continues, how will it all end for the dysfunctional team of medics?
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By akg
There are so many obsessive Green Wing fans out there, with so many different wishes for the series, that this special could never have done right by everyone. As it turns out, it's a bittersweet, and funny episode, but it does feel like it could have done with a bit of pruning. The parts with the character of Martin Dear in particular feel like they were popped in to give the actor something to do. But Statham and Joanna's scenes were genius (behold the cows), and all the love-triangle stuff with Mac and Guy is particularly funny and touching. The ending is definitely odd, and might not please all, but the 'alternative' extended ending gives a touch of hope to caromac fans...
overall, it's a quirky and mostly-satisfying way to say goodbye to a much-loved show.
overall, it's a quirky and mostly-satisfying way to say goodbye to a much-loved show.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Nick Olson
Having waited so long, hoping for a resolution beyond the tragedy that ended the second series, finally we find out how it all ends. I won't say what happens of course, since fans will want to find out for themselves, and naysayers just won't care, but believe me when I say that you'll be smiling through the tears come the end of this most extraordinary of journeys.
Despite the moments of comedy genius we've all come to expect, this is actually a very poignant finale to a comedy/drama that truly deserves both of it's genre definitions. Genuine moments of tenderness appear from the least obvious places, and while the end might border on saccharine, there are still a couple of bittersweet pills to swallow.
While not as colon-splinteringly funny as the series it completes, this still must rate as highly as possible simply because it allows a work of art to burn out, rather than fade away. Like The Office before it, this final episode in an emotional journey gives a sense of resolution to the stories we've become inexplicably enthralled by.
And so we are bereaved again, thankfully without the spirit-crushing stupidity of a happily ever after.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
Despite the moments of comedy genius we've all come to expect, this is actually a very poignant finale to a comedy/drama that truly deserves both of it's genre definitions. Genuine moments of tenderness appear from the least obvious places, and while the end might border on saccharine, there are still a couple of bittersweet pills to swallow.
While not as colon-splinteringly funny as the series it completes, this still must rate as highly as possible simply because it allows a work of art to burn out, rather than fade away. Like The Office before it, this final episode in an emotional journey gives a sense of resolution to the stories we've become inexplicably enthralled by.
And so we are bereaved again, thankfully without the spirit-crushing stupidity of a happily ever after.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By P. Howlett
The surreal and quirky final episode of the Green Wing series. It ties up all the loose ends left at the end of the second series. Its decisions, decisions for Caroline, will she marry Guy or Mac or both? Will Joanna and Statham get away with one murder or several, and how far will they get in the Campavan? The answer to all these questions and more are answered in this final episode in the usual bizarre and funny way. If you loved the series you will love this feature length episode as well. It also features an alternative ending.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Holby City on Acid?
The Green Wing Special is the final ever episode of the surrealistic, partially-improvised hospital comedy that has been described as "Holby City on acid": the slightly overrated... Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Green Wing
Loved the 2 series of the show, i thought they were about the most original and witty comedy series made in an awful long time. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jim Jim
4.0 out of 5 stars
delicious characters in a bit too long but quite funny episode
Green wing works best as shorter episodes. So as a "Green wing" experience this longer version was not as sharp and striking. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2010 by wanderer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Special!!
I love this series! This special is soo funny! Great end to an awesome show!!
Published on 3 April 2010 by J. Lentz
5.0 out of 5 stars
High Street Jam
Put another way - Jam grows up. But this does a disservice to Jam, and it would be kinder and more accurate, I think, to say Green Wing relates to Jam the way Early Doors relates... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Jon Hatfull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect round off to a brilliant series!
The final episode to two fantastically brilliant series of the greatest hospital comedy drama ever!! Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by M. S. Sanderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
GreenWing - the end
It was great to see an ending for the series as it left me feeling a bit sad.
Its such a crazy series that you get addicted. Read more
Its such a crazy series that you get addicted. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Green Wing Special DVD
This Green Wing Special DVD is hilariously funny and ties up some of the loose ends that existed at the end of series 2 - definitely worth watching!
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Heather Truelove
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Brilliant
Such a talented cast, such talented writing. Fell off my seat laughing. Please please make more.
Published on 25 July 2009 by Joanne W. Crooks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Finished before it went stale, as all good series should!
The Green Wing Special isn't going to rock anyone's world, lets be honest. However, what it does do is what it should. Finish off the series on top form. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2008 by D. Gallacher
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