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All five parts of the BBC mini-series co-executive produced by Jimmy McGovern. Each episode is a self-contained drama set in a household in which a family or individual is moving in or out, and looks at how the characters cope with adjustment and change. Episodes are: 'The Rain Has Stopped', 'Bully', 'Drowning Not Waving', 'Dress to Impress' and 'Butterfly Effect'.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Season 1 Season 1, Episode 1: The Rain Has Stopped Original Air Date-18 May 2009 Liz, a lonely widow,returns home from her holiday in Torquay with Damar, a Nepalese ex-Gurkha, whom she intends to marry. Her grown-up,divorced daughter and son are hostile to him because they never imagined Liz would find another man to replace their father, who died young. Her neighbour, bitter because she has been made redundant by cheaper, Eastern European labour, reports the couple to the council, losing Liz her benefits and Damar his job. Relations are strained with Liz's daughter using her grandchildren as weapons. Only when Damar leaves in the middle of the night do Liz's family realize how much she loves him and urge her to follow him and bring him back. Season 1, Episode 2: Bully Original Air Date-19 May 2009 Having been bullied at school himself, boorish Colin's efforts to make son Andrew stand up for himself turn the boy into a bully, picking on Ryan from next door, driving a wedge between Colin and his workmate Les, Ryan's father, who even considers moving house. When Andrew disappears Les is demonized after threatening him in Ryan's defence. However Colin gets a welcome surprise which ultimately makes him see the error of his ways and order is restored. Season 1, Episode 3: Drowning Not Waving Original Air Date-20 May 2009 Ellie has so many debts she is forced to put her house up for sale. The prospective buyer is John, the school bad boy, now a handsome and charming property developer who is happy to let her stay on as his tenant. They begin to fall for each other until Ellie's best friend, a married woman who recently had a fling w...Moving On - Season One - 2-DVD Set ( Moving On - Season 1 )
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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By Foxy Sue
Format:DVD
This series was a refreshing change from the CGI enhanced stuff that is the usual British fare these days. It was written by new and up and coming writers and acted out by the very best acting talent around. I can't fault this series what-so-ever and thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved Richard Armitage as the suave baddie in the "Drowning Not Waving" episode and couldn't stop laughing all the way through the episode called "Dress to Impress" where it tells the story of a teenage cross dresser. Beautifully written, acted and directed. Well done BBC this is what viewers want. Not expensive gimmicky photography just plain old good quality drama. Cheap but cheerful!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By CJ1980
Format:DVD
As a fan of Jimmy McGovern and his outstanding work on 'The Street' I approached this series with great expectations. However, Moving On was worked a 'daytime' drama and is alot less violent or traumatic than the tone of 'The Street'. Still I have not been disappointed as Moving On deals with stories of that affect people in their day-to-day lives without glorifying it with swearing, sex or strong violence. This DVD contains five stand alone stories that include the subjects of debt ('Drowning Not Waving'), prejudice ('The Rain Has Stopped'), friends who become enemies ('Bully'), cross dressing ('Dress To Impress') and coming to terms with being the victim of a violent crime ('Butterfly Effect'). The various characters are played by a stella cast of top weight British talent including Sheila Hancock, Lesley Sharpe, Mark Womack, Dervla Kirwin and Ian Hart. I don't think anyone who purchases this DVD will be let down by this much underated series.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is another brilliant series by the bbc. It was first shown on the BBC in the afternoon which meant that a lot of people would have missed it if they were at work. Its also been repeated late at night so I'm glad that its released on DVD now for people to enjoy. The actors are brilliant. The storylines believable. It is very similar to The Street in the way that the storylines play out. A very well written and acted series. I await a second helping.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
Enjoyed the series ,love the fact they were about 40 minutes per episode and the stories are not linked .So if there was not anything on tv you could just watch and episode
Published 3 days ago by kamal
3.0 out of 5 stars
An Okay Drama
I have not watched all of these yet,but some stories that are fair to good, mostly stories about interpersonal conflicts
Published 13 days ago by Heidi Patton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating short dramas
Having watched and enjoyed this last series of Moving On on TV I bought this fascinating collection of short dramas as a gift for my son and wife. They thoroughly enjoyed it too.
Published 25 days ago by june carter
4.0 out of 5 stars
I really like it
Good script, amazing characters and great actors. A bit boring by "Bully" episode. The theme song Moving is terrible! I like it
Published 4 months ago by Barry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good entertainment
Whilst not as good as The Street (but then again, what is?), this is fairly entertaining drama. I have to agree with some reviewers that some of the stories may be a little weak,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christopher W. Whybrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great viewing
I was not sure when I purchased this series whether I would enjoy it or not and am delighted to say that it is excellent. Read more
Published 5 months ago by rah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving on - great television
The Moving On series is excellent British drama. Every episode contains great storylines acted out by brilliant actors. We enjoyed the whole 3 series immensely.
Published 11 months ago by Derek
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Entirely As Expected
This series didn't appear on my radar, as it was first aired on ITV1. However, in a moment of idleness, I had resolved to purchase all three of this series, based solely on the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ian Says
2.0 out of 5 stars
moooooving on
I was puzzled by all the positive reviews for this I felt I had to add some balance.
1) From the start it has the most nauseating theme tune which had me jumping for my... Read more
1) From the start it has the most nauseating theme tune which had me jumping for my... Read more
Published 14 months ago by dante
4.0 out of 5 stars
Devonshire lass
Loved the short stories. Each one totally different. Didn't know what to expect, but quite pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Devonshire lass.
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