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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Cricket - the sport of gentlemen - takes on new dimensions in this cheeky British comedy about the foibles and follies of married life. Kevin and Maggie Costello live for the moment, constantly expressing their affection for each other in outrageous ways. Roger and Mim Dervish, on the other hand, lead a quiet life, reserving their passions for the seemingly more subdued activities of cricket and tea cakes. But when the Costellos and Dervishes meet at a cricket match, the collision of opposing personalities serves as a prelude to a series of hilarious, unpredictable adventures. ...Outside Edge - Complete Series - 4-DVD Set
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I remember seeing this on tv years ago and have always remembered it. The casting is superb, and the storyline hilarious,its cricket as you've never seen it before. From Rog, the overbearing captain, to sex mad Maggie and Kev it is an absolute joy to watch. A definite MUST TO SEE.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliant show. All three series plus the corfu christmas special plus the original play featuring Prunella Scales and the late great Paul Eddington. An absolute bargain. Buy it . You wont regret it.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who has played regular Sunday village cricket in the Home Counties for more years than I care to remember, Outside Edge is an absolute delight! I swear I KNOW characters spookily close to Alex and Kevin, not to mention several Rogers. This beautifully observed comedy is fairly gentle in pace, echoing the traditional version of our glorious Summer game. Obviously it pays to be fully au fait with the quirks of cricket - many of the funniest moments are on the field of play (well to this cricket nut anyway), but the off-field interaction between writer Richard Harris' splendid characters is equally rewarding and surprisingly profound in places. There is huge poignancy generated between the voluptuous Maggie (Josie Lawrence) and poor long-suffering Mim (Brenda Blethyn), as the latter contemplates how cold and sterile her marriage is to the ghastly Roger. I'm sure there will be many nods of sympathy from 'cricket widows' around the country at some of the ladies' conversations! The scene around 4 episodes in, where Roger finds Kevin wearing a dress is a genuine laugh-out-loud comedy tour de force which in my opinion ranks amongst the best Brit sit-com moments ever. Oh and it has to be said that Josie Lawrence has never looked sexier! Some 10 hours of TV bliss and an essential purchase for every cricketer!
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Bowled over, super!
The first 3 episodes are a little slow but then this comedy takes off and it's just hilarious. It is a marvellous picture of local amateur cricket, team players and their families,... Read more
Published 16 days ago by S. A. Bollongino
Too much cricket and not enough comedy
I bought this complete set on a whim as it was described as a very funny comedy about marriage and the reviews were all good. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Tallulah
pure escapism
We really enjoyed going back in time with this DVD, its funny , and at times circumstances that happen in it, ... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jill Taylor
Even funnier than I remembered
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife, as it was one of our favourite series when it was on TV. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Kevin Slaney
cricket with a smile
I bought this as I loved the series so much. The humour is gentle and pokes fun at the human condition but in a mellow way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by V. M. Finnegan
Refreshing
This low key but brilliant skit on various middle class characters who are all so 'ordinary' but at the same time interesting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by W. Hutchinson
comedy drama
An unusual comedy where very strong undertones of poor interpersonal skills are displayed. The psychological aspects of marriages and relationships developed with acquaintances... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gavin
Outside edge, DVD
Great DVD. Really amusing. Great cast. Great acting. You also get the original play with the original cast (TV series had second cast).
Really amusing. Fab.
Really amusing. Fab.
Published on 22 April 2010 by C. Behan
A Real Classic
This is one of the classic comedy series ever made - a must have. You don't have to like or even enjoy cricket to enter into the world of these characters. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by B. Couzens
Recording oddity
Enjoying watching these programmes but disappointed that there is break in each episode where the adverts would normally appear; however, the gap is just blank showing episode... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by G. Jones
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