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All 18 episodes of the comedy series starring Diana Dors as the brassy Yorkshire matriarch, ruling the roost over her tower block neighbours. Episodes comprise: 'We Humbly Beseech', 'The Great Divorce', 'They Also Served', 'Just Good Friends', 'Trial By Fury', 'Unaccustomed As I Am', 'Sweetness and Light', 'The Ladykillers', 'The Breadwinner', 'Industrial Relations', 'On the Wagon', 'Castles in the Air', 'The Prowler', 'New Broom', 'The One That Got Away', 'England Expects', 'Mr Faintheart' and 'The Patter of Tiny Feet'.
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The first three episodes are a bit slow - but by episode four of the first Season, this Sitcom has come into its own, and was one of the funniest in the Set.
I recall watching this Series at the time it originally aired and have not seen it in the forty years since. (gosh - doesn't it make one feel old...!) I loved Diana Dors - even as a child, and I guess that's why I watched this back then, and had to have it now, but unfortunately, unlike many old comedies from the same period they are also releasing; I don't think this has aged particularly well, and so some people may be a little disappointed.
Some episodes definitely seem to 'struggle' a bit, and so this may be for Dors fans only. It does not help either that not only have they not been re-mastered, but several episodes are in black and white. This was due to the notorious colour Strike back then which went on to disrupt many other hit TV Series, including 'Upstairs, Downstairs', 'Nearest And Dearest' and so many others.
Nevertheless - a great value for money Box Set at this ridiculously low price!
I recall watching this Series at the time it originally aired and have not seen it in the forty years since. (gosh - doesn't it make one feel old...!) I loved Diana Dors - even as a child, and I guess that's why I watched this back then, and had to have it now, but unfortunately, unlike many old comedies from the same period they are also releasing; I don't think this has aged particularly well, and so some people may be a little disappointed.
Some episodes definitely seem to 'struggle' a bit, and so this may be for Dors fans only. It does not help either that not only have they not been re-mastered, but several episodes are in black and white. This was due to the notorious colour Strike back then which went on to disrupt many other hit TV Series, including 'Upstairs, Downstairs', 'Nearest And Dearest' and so many others.
Nevertheless - a great value for money Box Set at this ridiculously low price!
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A touch of 70s nostalgia. I was 11 when it was first shown but i have vivid memories of Diana Dors and the disfuctional family. Watched all three dvds in one day. New item (sealed)great price. A must for all Diana Dors fans and 70s retro.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I collect UK sitcoms from the 70's and 80's, and when this one aired I was aged 7-9, and to be frank I don't remember it at all.
Noteable for featuring Diana Dors being Diana Dors(!)and a young(ish!) Tony Caunter, it really is a forerunner of 'Shameless' featuring as it does a family of layabouts whose whole existence is one of being workshy, and going down the pub.
Whilst in one way the humour featured is timeless, in another it's the most dated sitcom I've ever seen.
I don't think it will ever be classed as a classic sitcom by any stretch of the imagination, but it is still incredibly watchable as a time capsule, and hats off again to the incredible people at Network DVD for releasing it.
One for Diana Dors fans and completists only.
Noteable for featuring Diana Dors being Diana Dors(!)and a young(ish!) Tony Caunter, it really is a forerunner of 'Shameless' featuring as it does a family of layabouts whose whole existence is one of being workshy, and going down the pub.
Whilst in one way the humour featured is timeless, in another it's the most dated sitcom I've ever seen.
I don't think it will ever be classed as a classic sitcom by any stretch of the imagination, but it is still incredibly watchable as a time capsule, and hats off again to the incredible people at Network DVD for releasing it.
One for Diana Dors fans and completists only.
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Queenie's Castle - The Complete Series
I bought this collection purely because I'm a huge Diana Dors fan. I didn't really expect much. Thought it might have dated but I absolutely loved it. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Michael Shuttleworth
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Wonderful Yorkshire Humour!
'Queenie's Castle' was a popular sitcom that was first shown on ITV between 1970-1972, it ran for three series and a total of 18 episodes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by ReviewBlog51
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Disappointing
Really disappointing. Bought it because I love all the 60's and 70's films and comedy series.
Didnt remember this from my childhood, but purchased it because it looked my type... Read more
Didnt remember this from my childhood, but purchased it because it looked my type... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2010 by Wannabe Bookworm
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A Blast From The Past!
This dvd was most certainly a blast from the past. It was brilliant to watch it all over again. Thoroughly recommended if you enjoy comedies etc from your past.
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Debs
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Queenies Castle.
This took me back to my younger days and gave me hours of pleasurable viewing. Diana Dors was a very good actress and it was a great shame she died so young. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by Mrs. C. Ward
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