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From the often bizarre pen of One Foot in the Grave writer David Renwick comes the entire first four series of this very popular BBC drama series. Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies) is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to another use--solving murders. Together with his journalist sidekick played by Caroline Quentin, and later by Julia Sawalha, Jonathan is called upon to solve a series of what appear to be unsolveable crimes.
Series 1:
'The Wrestler's Tomb', 'Jack In The Box', 'The Reconstituted Corpse', 'No Trace of Tracey' and 'The House Of Monkeys'
Series 2:
'Danse Macabre', 'Time Waits For Norman', 'The Scented Room', 'The Problems At Gallows Gate' and 'Mother Redcap'
Series 3:
'The Curious Tale of Mr Spearfish', 'The Eyes of Tiresias', 'The Omega Man', 'Ghost's Forge', 'Miracle in Crooked Lane', 'The Three Gamblers', 'Satan's Chimney'.
Series 4:
'The Coonskin Cap', 'Angel Hair', 'The Tailor's Dummy', 'The Seer of the Sands', 'The Chequered Box', 'Gorgons Wood', 'Black Canary'
Series 1:
'The Wrestler's Tomb', 'Jack In The Box', 'The Reconstituted Corpse', 'No Trace of Tracey' and 'The House Of Monkeys'
Series 2:
'Danse Macabre', 'Time Waits For Norman', 'The Scented Room', 'The Problems At Gallows Gate' and 'Mother Redcap'
Series 3:
'The Curious Tale of Mr Spearfish', 'The Eyes of Tiresias', 'The Omega Man', 'Ghost's Forge', 'Miracle in Crooked Lane', 'The Three Gamblers', 'Satan's Chimney'.
Series 4:
'The Coonskin Cap', 'Angel Hair', 'The Tailor's Dummy', 'The Seer of the Sands', 'The Chequered Box', 'Gorgons Wood', 'Black Canary'
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play.
This box set contains all four series of Jonathan Creek to date.
Alan Davies and Caroline Quentin star in this highly successful murder mystery drama series. Jonathan, magic expert and amateur sleuth extraordinaire, turns out to be less successful in his relationship with investigative crimewriter, Maddy Magellen....
All the episodes from Series 1 and 2: 'The Wrestler's Tomb', 'Jack In The Box', 'The Reconstituted Corpse', 'No Trace of Tracey' and 'The House Of Monkeys' and from Series 2 are: 'Danse Macabre', 'Time Waits For Norman', 'The Scented Room', 'The Problems At Gallows Gate' and 'Mother Redcap'.
All the episodes from Series 3 and 4: 'The Curious Tale of Mr Spearfish', 'The Eyes of Tiresias', 'The Omega Man', 'Ghost's Forge', 'Miracle in Crooked Lane', 'The Three Gamblers', 'The Coonskin Cap', 'Angel Hair', 'The Tailor's Dummy', 'The Seer of the Sands', 'The Chequered Box', 'Gorgons Wood', 'Black Canary', 'Satan's Chimney'.
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116 of 117 people found the following review helpful
By Phil Robertshaw
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Format:DVD
If you've never seen Jonathan Creek, you don't know what you're missing. Easily one of the BBC's best comedy-dramas of the last 20 years, this series combines mystery, magic, humour and some quite superb acting performances from Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin and latterly, Julia Sawalha. A number of guest stars also add to the talent on view, notably in the regular appearances of Stuart Milligan as Adam Klaus.
This box set combines the four series and the Christmas specials. Even having seen them all before, I still had to rack my brain to remember just how some of these complex storylines eventually resolved themselves (on many occasions, forgetting altogether). This series is a reminder of just how brilliantly Caroline Quentin, in particular, can adapt to any acting challenge. The chemistry between the leads is perfect and it all adds up to a hugely enjoyable series.
If there's any gripe at all, it is that the extras, while good, are few and far between. Surely an outtakes section for each series wouldn't have been too much to ask? All we really get is a brief discussion of how the series was conceived, a commentary on a single episode, the original screen tests of Davies and Quentin and a few deleted scenes. All but the latter of these appear on the first disc. So if you're looking for a lot of bonus materials here, you'll be disappointed.
That aside, this still gets the full five stars because it's a brilliant series and one that every fan must own. Magical!
This box set combines the four series and the Christmas specials. Even having seen them all before, I still had to rack my brain to remember just how some of these complex storylines eventually resolved themselves (on many occasions, forgetting altogether). This series is a reminder of just how brilliantly Caroline Quentin, in particular, can adapt to any acting challenge. The chemistry between the leads is perfect and it all adds up to a hugely enjoyable series.
If there's any gripe at all, it is that the extras, while good, are few and far between. Surely an outtakes section for each series wouldn't have been too much to ask? All we really get is a brief discussion of how the series was conceived, a commentary on a single episode, the original screen tests of Davies and Quentin and a few deleted scenes. All but the latter of these appear on the first disc. So if you're looking for a lot of bonus materials here, you'll be disappointed.
That aside, this still gets the full five stars because it's a brilliant series and one that every fan must own. Magical!
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am totally addicted to Jonathan Creek. The acting and writing of this program is excellent. Alan Davies is brilliant as he solves all the insoluable cases. It far eclipses other mysteries here in the States. But then, it IS British and that alone makes it a superior product to me. Please make plans to release it for our region. Even though zone free players are available, it would be nice to simply use the one I already own.
You'd be surprised to know of the popularity of this program in the US. Remember how Doctor Who took off??????
You'd be surprised to know of the popularity of this program in the US. Remember how Doctor Who took off??????
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Colin
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This box set contains the first four series of Jonathan Creek and Christmas specials featuring Alan Davies (also best known as a panelist on QI) in this highly successful murder mystery drama series. Jonathan, magic expert and scruffy amateur sleuth extraordinaire. teams up with investigative crime writer Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin) in Series 1-3, and theatrical agent-turned-TV presenter Carla Borrega (Julia Sawlha) in Series 4, to solve a string of seemingly impossible cases. The characters are wonderful, and they evolve greatly over time.
All the episodes from Series 1 and 2: 'The Wrestler's Tomb', 'Jack In The Box', 'The Reconstituted Corpse', 'No Trace of Tracey' and 'The House Of Monkeys' and from Series 2 are: 'Danse Macabre', 'Time Waits For Norman', 'The Scented Room', 'The Problems At Gallows Gate' and 'Mother Redcap'.
All the episodes from Series 3 and 4: 'The Curious Tale of Mr Spearfish', 'The Eyes of Tiresias', 'The Omega Man', 'Ghost's Forge', 'Miracle in Crooked Lane', 'The Three Gamblers', 'The Coonskin Cap', 'Angel Hair', 'The Tailor's Dummy', 'The Seer of the Sands', 'The Chequered Box', 'Gorgons Wood', 'Black Canary', 'Satan's Chimney'.
Fantastic crime drama, with a great twist!
All the episodes from Series 1 and 2: 'The Wrestler's Tomb', 'Jack In The Box', 'The Reconstituted Corpse', 'No Trace of Tracey' and 'The House Of Monkeys' and from Series 2 are: 'Danse Macabre', 'Time Waits For Norman', 'The Scented Room', 'The Problems At Gallows Gate' and 'Mother Redcap'.
All the episodes from Series 3 and 4: 'The Curious Tale of Mr Spearfish', 'The Eyes of Tiresias', 'The Omega Man', 'Ghost's Forge', 'Miracle in Crooked Lane', 'The Three Gamblers', 'The Coonskin Cap', 'Angel Hair', 'The Tailor's Dummy', 'The Seer of the Sands', 'The Chequered Box', 'Gorgons Wood', 'Black Canary', 'Satan's Chimney'.
Fantastic crime drama, with a great twist!
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By ECS
Format:DVD
This is the complete collection of unedited episodes (apparently there are some cuts to series 4 in the two individual box sets).
A really great series which offers something different from your standard detective stories. Writer David Renwick clearly has a gift of thinking "outside the box" and has come up with 26 lovely stories where his lead character has to do likewise to solve some devilish crimes.
The first two series plus the two excellent Christmas specials are the best of the bunch, things went a bit downhill towards the end. But a lovely set nonetheless.
There is a featurette on the disc which features interviews with most of the major players in the first two series. This was a little dry, which was a shame as with some more judicious editing it could have been a nice piece. Still, it's better than nothing and helps wrap up a nice set.
91 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By Glen Satour
Format:DVD
This is offered so that you can purchase both the box set and the Charistmas specials - be aware that the christmas specials are included in the box set - so if you click to order both you will recieve 2 christmas specials,and waste money
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Do not buy christmas special as stated on frequently bought together.
19 Dec 2008
Format:DVD
The box set is great but you already know this if you have ever saw any episode of Johnathan Creek, so I would definetly recommend buying this box set. However what I wouldn't recommend doing is buying the Christmas specials, which amazon says is frequently bought with this item, as the Christmas specials are included in the box set so there is no need. A lesson I learned much to my cost, due to the fact amazon told me they are frequently bought together.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Jonathan Creek is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best things to be screened on TV ever. It's brilliant mix of comedy and mystery give it a unique feel. The mystery's are great and very clever and the acting is superb. Buy it!
58 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. J. Niland
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This collection is quite simply brilliant. I've been an avid fan of the Jonathan Creek series since the first ever episode, 'The Wrestler's Tomb', was aired.
It's clever, it's funny, and just incredibly entertaining. Alan Davies plays Creek brilliantly, and both Caroline Quentin and later Julia Sawalha are both fantastic as side-kicks.
There isn't really much that I can say about the series that will will come close to doing it justice- it is THAT good. Buy it, enjoy it, and see if you can solve any before Jonathan does. Brilliant!!!
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Jonathan creek DVD box set
This was a birthday present and my daughter was very happy with it. She has watched them and really enjoyed them
Published 34 minutes ago by yvonne
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J.Creek series
What is there to say, it's all 4 series of the Creek mysteries with the two Xmas specials 'The Black Canary and the 'Satan's Chimney' in one set. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Dean Chaplin
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Great
If you liked watching Jonathan Creek I recommend you buy this. All the episodes plus Christmas specials at a much better price than I've seen elsewhere.
Published 5 days ago by Bee124
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A delight
I had just watched an episode before seeing this review request. I'm a little shamed to admit I'd never heard of this series until recently. Read more
Published 11 days ago by killer b
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The mysterious adventures with Mr Jonathan Creek. The BBC's done it...
Well I think that the complete boxset of the BBC murder mystery drama of Jonathan Creek is a good purchase to own
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Published 14 days ago by IAN HILL
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Jonathan creek
I have loved Jc since I was little, he has always fascinated me because he is really good at what he does, and Alan Davies who plays him is really good
Published 19 days ago by Ldn
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A Great Fan.
Bought for my son in law for his birthday. He had just discovered Jonathan Creek having watched one episode. He is hooked now!
Published 24 days ago by susan brayton
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Great to catch up!
Mr Creek started his adventures on TV shortly before I left the UK for the US. 9 years later, and after seeing it for a stupidly low price here on Amazon, I thought It'd be good to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jimbob
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Magic man!!
Seeing some episodes for the tirst timeso an added pleasure.I cannot see any one else playing the part of JC than Alan Davies
Published 1 month ago by JAY
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Keeps you guessing
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Great programs - stands the test of time. Bought them for my 12 year old son, who didnt see them first time round. Read more
Great programs - stands the test of time. Bought them for my 12 year old son, who didnt see them first time round. Read more
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