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This four disc set features all four episodes that make up the acclaimed and award nominated second series of George Gently Martin Shaw returns to 1960s Northumberland as Inspector George Gently in four feature length films. The series throws Chief Inspector Gently into a maelstrom of murders and mayhem, whilst lovingly recreating the swinging sixties as it finally hits the North-East, in perfect and nostalgic detail. Chief Inspector George Gently is the classic unsung hero of detective fiction and in Martin Shaw s expert hands he becomes a passionate, growling, ex-army boxer. With his sidekick, the ambitious and undisciplined Detective Sergeant John Bacchus, they make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth and humour. But even the closest partners can come to blows when Gently and Bacchus enter the boxing ring, to raise monies for the police widow s fund but who will be knocked out for the count of ten?
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By J. D. White
We seem to be spoilt for choice at the moment when it comes to British Detective Dramas. George Gently is up there at the top, and unique in so much that it manages to turn back time with great authenticity. Superb acting, stunning evocative locations and cinematography all come together seamlessly to create the sixties spirit
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By stephen 1
Back to the 60's we go again for series 2 of George Gently,Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby are very good as Gently and Sgt.Bacchus his partner.Four 85 minute movies start off with Gently with the Innocent,a murder at and old childrens home no one wants to talk about,nice twists and turns.Gently in the Night is about a woman found dead in a church who worked at a hostess club with lots of hanky panky going on but Gently and Bacchus think more there than meets the eye.good story.Gently in the Blood a case about a mixed race baby found with it's mother a civil servant with some crime connections.Gently through the Mill a mill boss is found hanged,was it suicide or murder,money was found missing from the safe so Gently is on the case.The first two were my favorites from this set but very good for fans of this type show and Martin Shaw fans too.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
It is always a pleasure to see people that you know from other roles take on a character and convince you that they are that character especially when you loved them as someone else. I am beginning to get to know who George Gently is and to like him.
Obviously one partly buys things because you like the actor, but there is a danger that it can be same old same old. Not with Inspector George Gently. Martin Shaw plays the character with thought and intelligence. Lee Ingleby seems to be learning how to be a better detective and a better actor from Martin with every episode and the writing skills of Alan Hunter are exceptional.
The series seems to get better as time goes on and I hope it continues for many years to come.
Obviously one partly buys things because you like the actor, but there is a danger that it can be same old same old. Not with Inspector George Gently. Martin Shaw plays the character with thought and intelligence. Lee Ingleby seems to be learning how to be a better detective and a better actor from Martin with every episode and the writing skills of Alan Hunter are exceptional.
The series seems to get better as time goes on and I hope it continues for many years to come.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspector George Gently
Just love Martin Shaw and his portrayal of Inspector Gently; just wish there was more to read and watch. Great DVD.
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Susan A. Cordes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice series, shame about the subliminal brain washing.
Decent acting and finely crafted series - but why do we have to put up with the leftist propaganga? Demonisation of men, excusing the permissive society and a generation of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Phil the Fluter
5.0 out of 5 stars
George Gently Series 2 and Series 3
I really enjoyed this series. The topics were well handled and interesting right up to the end. The D.V.D'S arrived in excellent order too
Published 12 months ago by Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars
george gently series 2
yes i have george gently series1 and 3 isome how missed series 2 but now i have received series2 and watched it, both my wife and myself injoyed it thoroughly and now we are... Read more
Published 15 months ago by John J. Hayden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Martin or Lee!
The only problem with this series is that I don't know who I'm more in love with, Martin Shaw or Lee Ingleby. Unique and compelling drama that never lets you down - a joy.
Published 20 months ago by Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia and something more ...
I doubt I can add much to what others have said, but these are excellent programmes. They try to be thought-provoking (though perhaps a little too hard sometimes, since Gently's... Read more
Published on 7 May 2011 by Phillip Brookes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gently Does It (Again)
Having dipped my toe in the water with series 1,I immediately rushed out and bought no'2.
I have no prior knowledge of the books so the fact that George Gently was re located... Read more
I have no prior knowledge of the books so the fact that George Gently was re located... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Far Away
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT !!!
Martin Shaw can do no wrong by me, so it was no surprise that i enjoyed season 2 as well as i did season 1. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by Markus Ronald
4.0 out of 5 stars
Why the strange background music?
I really like the series and have been one of Martin Shaw's fans since "The Professionals" a long, long time ago. But who came up with the strange music score? Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2010 by JMK
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its not Northumberland
Yes the second series is every bit as good as the first but why say it is set in Northumberland...its not. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2010 by J. N. Bullock
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