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Jeeves and Wooster - The Complete Collection (Digitally Remastered) [DVD]

Stephen Fry , Hugh Laurie    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Simon Treves
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 8
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: ITV Studios Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Sep 2011
  • Run Time: 1161 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005C3HBHU
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,480 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Digitally re-mastered 21st anniversary edition.

Perfectly capturing the wit of P.G. Wodehouse's novels, this impeccable series traces the insane shenanigans of Bertram Wooster and his faithful butler Jeeves. Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie are simply perfect in the roles of the steadfast butler Jeeves and his dapper master Wooster. Set against a 1930s backdrop of Hooray Henries and splendidly indomitable aunts, Jeeves battles against Wooster's relentless list of prospective brides to hilarious consequences! This is a simply enchanting series which has been digitally re-mastered and with over 19 hours will not fail to entertain.


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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect pairings 11 May 2009
By Emanon
Format:DVD
Fry and Laurie as Jeeves and Wooster... What a perfect pairing of perfect pairings.

So what if Clive Exton sometimes plays fast and loose with the original material? The adaptations are still written with the greatest respect for that material so that the spirit of the world of Wooster is there in spades and Wodehouse's mastery of the English language would, I suspect, still shine through no matter what you tried to do with it.

Modern ITV drama and comedy generally comes in for quite a lot of bashing, but back in the 1980s and 1990s, Granada TV was producing an output that was amongst the best that British television has ever produced, and this series, produced at during the same period they were creating their definitive SHERLOCK HOLMES series lives up to that fine pedigree. The productions are beautifully performed - the comic timing is spot on - and always look expensive with a fine attention to the period detail.

Perhaps the biggest shock of all comes when you see just how young Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie actually look at the time of filming, but also how utterly convincing they are. Is Stephen Fry still channelling Jeeves when he presents QI? I suspect so. I also suspect that any HOUSE aficianados might be amazed at Hugh Laurie's performance here as the difference between the two characterisations is nothing short of phenomenal.

Special mention should also be made of the gallery of actresses performing the parts of the terrifying selection of Wooster Aunts that arrive to befuddle and bewilder the life of Bertie Wooster who manage to convey their matriarchal power to such great effect, and also of the young men and women (many soon to find greater fame elsewhere) who play Bertie's bizarre selection of chinless chums so convincingly, a bunch who, quite frankly, young Bertie should pack a bag and skedaddle away from as soon as poss, if he knows what's good for him.

Maybe the picture quality could be better, maybe some modern viewers would be uncomfortable with the nature of the stories themselves, and maybe the productions might now seem a little slow to the modern viewer, but they are productions of their time and should be viewed as such, so sit back, pour yourself a large Pimms (or whatever your preference - other comestibles are available) and (if you're in that sort of mood) savour 23 of the most sublime hours of TV entertainment that you're likely to see.
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369 of 383 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Wonderful! 15 Nov 2008
By Maximus VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For me, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie were, are and always shall be, the quintessential Jeeves and Wooster! As English as Pimms and cucumber sandwiches, this glorious P.G. Wodehouse creation lifts the veil on the altogether more carefree life in 1920's high society, ironically observed through the wit of one of our great writers. And who better to bring it to the screen than two of our greatest comic talents.

Sadly, P.G. Wodehouse has suffered of late from the tight mouthed disapproval of Political Correctness. Landed gentry, dutiful servants, dim-witted police characatures, debutantes obsessed with marriage and black and white minstrel groups are not always popular topics today. I wish that some people could just get over their angst about "toffs" though, and see this for what it is - a wry and witty gallop through an entirely different era. This is comic farce, and it pokes fun at absolutely everyone.

I doubt this series could have been made today, but thank heavens it was, getting on for twenty years ago. As such, please remember that fact when watching these DVDs. The style of filming is a far cry from today's frenetic jump-cut output. But that just adds to the experience, and enhances the other-worldly feel of an altogether more innocent, genteel era.

There have been some voices of dissent about the story line here and there in this series. One feels that new scripts - partially removed from the writings of Wodehouse and involving a trip to the States - were created to help sales of the series in the US. They are, occasionally, less than wholly successful. Having said that, the majority of episodes are true to form, and the American settings do provide an interesting contrast to the usual round of English country houses and the glorious Drones club. If you too enjoy the episodes so much that you watch several back-to-back, you may notice also that one or two of the characters are played by more than one actor. These are minor niggles though in what I otherwise treasure as a real high point in television.

When the big box set was originally released by Granada the picture quality was - as is much of their shoddy output by the way - horrible! Note to Granada - pay more attention to quality!!! Luckily, this and the preceding re-packaged set of the complete four series collection are much better, having been digitally re-mastered. I just wish they'd filmed more episodes. Reaching the end of the final disc left me feeling sad that there were no more to view - my evenings would not be quite the same.

I heartily recommend you buy this set - it will give you many hours of enjoyment. Mix yourself a cocktail, pull up a chair and say PAH! to political correctness!
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57 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Class Comedy 16 Jan 2009
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There were some fantastic British comedies created in the 1970-1990 period and this would have to be in the top 3.
The production team have re-created work from PG Wodehouse as if it was especially written for Fry and Laurie.
Even the American episodes are carefully worked into the series.
Good content (modern writers please note), good actors, good production. Wonderful outcome!

Some people have criticised the quality of the picture. I found the Amazon version very good - at least it doesn't look like a kid with a little video camera has taken it- hence is unlike some modern shows.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius
Gentleman comics can be boring and not funny, these two, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie and perfect in their respective roles and very clever. Read more
Published 2 days ago by A Man Called Insipid
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality
We all know the series is brilliant but the quality of some other sets is very poor. This one is visually crisp with excellent sound. Very good value
Published 6 days ago by Joseph Alan Hine
5.0 out of 5 stars What ho, Jeeves Lovers!
This is an absolute must for any DVD collection. The DVD includes all the series and if there is anything that makes me proud of being British, it is Wodehouse's Jeeves and... Read more
Published 11 days ago by N. L. Ellam
5.0 out of 5 stars great show
marvelous show both fry and laurie are ideal as jeeves and wooster,just wish they had made more!
highly recomend this to anyone
Published 20 days ago by P. Crewdson
5.0 out of 5 stars Jeeves and Wooster
Couldn't stop laughing, you can watch it over and over and still laugh.Watch it episode by episode or just at random, always funny.
Published 24 days ago by Michael Brassington
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb picture quality
I won't say anything about the content because if you are thinking of buying this you will already be familiar with what this classic series is all about. Read more
Published 29 days ago by S. Riley
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, Jeeves...
The fabulous comic duo of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. For anyone who loves P.G. Wodehouse books and all those of Bertie Wooster and his long suffering, yet wonderfully... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Geraldine Le Roes
5.0 out of 5 stars Sticking to the Original
I love the story of Jeeves and Bertie written by P. G. Wodehouse and I am glad that this series has adapted the spirit of the books so well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Feynman
5.0 out of 5 stars indispensable
Never tire of watching it. When there's nothing on the box, which is most of the time these days, this fits the bill. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SB
3.0 out of 5 stars Past Glory...
I watched these shows when they were on TV and bought the DVD on the strength of fond memories.

These are still good shows but the reality doesn't match up to the memory... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DR
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