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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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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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
8 of 9 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.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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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. A great piece of British television, but am wondering if we are going to see another season as the last few minutes of the DVD left me with doubts.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 1 month ago by Patricia
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 3 months ago by John J. Hayden
GENTLY IS VERY GOOD.
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. Read more
Published 8 months ago by stephen 1
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 8 months ago by Kim
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 12 months ago by Phillip Brookes
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 14 months ago by Far Away
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 20 months ago by JMK
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 20 months ago by J. N. Bullock
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