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All 22 episodes of the television comedy series following the going-ons of a village cricket team and the diverse individuals associated with it. Episodes are: 'The Captain', 'Getting to Know You', 'The Committee Meeting', 'Sex', 'The Team Tea', 'The Night Before Cromer', 'The Match in Cromer', 'The Blister', 'Discretion', 'Illness', 'The Death of Fred', 'The Barbeque', 'Rain Stopped Play', 'The Club Meeting', 'Corfu - OK? Fair Enough', 'The New Pitch', 'The New Player', 'The First Match', 'A Happy Event', 'Lost', 'Match Cancelled?' and 'The Blessing'.
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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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By J. Green
Format:DVD
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.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By S. Webster
Format:DVD
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.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a jolly good DVD! We laughed til our sides ached - and then watched it again. If you enjoy a good English film then this is for you.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This low key but brilliant skit on various middle class characters who are all so 'ordinary' but at the same time interesting. I really liked this and came from viewing it feeling good. It is a classy comedy drama without the normal off-putting music or lowest common denominator content. Lots of interest and character. Excellent and very good value.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gavin
Format:DVD
An unusual comedy where very strong undertones of poor interpersonal skills are displayed. The psychological aspects of marriages and relationships developed with acquaintances were brilliantly interwoven.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By C. Behan
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Rik Bean
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like the other offerings I have tried from Network the quality is poor. It looks almost as if it's been copied from a VHS recording 'off air', only the ads have been stripped out, each episode is still divided into multiple parts, complete with continuity cues.
Worth buying for the content, but I'll be loathe to buy more than I have if it's produced by Network
Worth buying for the content, but I'll be loathe to buy more than I have if it's produced by Network
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Well observed, hilarious series.
Bought this for my husband's birthday. An avid cricket fan and one time club player he loved this series when it was on TV. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Valerie Woodcock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great comedy/drama
I`m always a bit apprehensive buying a series that was shown many moons ago.Is it still funny Does it show signs of being dated .Well it was the exact opposite. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mr. M. G. F. Wakeling
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good DVD
Bought as a gift, but service was good and arrived promptly. DVD is fine and the recipient liked the series
Published 2 months ago by dee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outside Edge
Worth watching for Robert Daws alone. Some lovely script-writing and acting. I'm not a cricket fan, but this series had me hooked from episode 1.
Published 2 months ago by pianojan
5.0 out of 5 stars
outside edge.
I am delighted with this purchase. It arrived at the expected time and was in very good condition. Have enjoyed watching it again after many years
Published 2 months ago by maw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
One of the best series ever, in my opinion. Very touching, poignant and funny. Really great entertainment, watchable again and again.
Published 2 months ago by molly
5.0 out of 5 stars
great stuff lots of laughs
cast briliant, dialogue .and story lines very funny. all members of cast well suited to their rolls,great entertainment for the cost
Published 4 months ago by hugh boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outside Edge
Outside Edge was very good and Submit all of the family loved every minute of it we will watch it often
Published 5 months ago by roger white
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
I loved it, just as good as I remembered it. I highly recommend this nearly true to village cricket life series
Published 6 months ago by SusieQ
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must see
I watched this series first on tv but really enjoyed the second viewing on dvd. It is class British comedy at its finest. Brenda Blethyn and Timothy Spall were made to act together
Published 10 months ago by myra
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