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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Booklet, Box Set, Commentary, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, Short Film, Uncut, SYNOPSIS: All 26 episodes of the cult 1960s series. In 'My late, lamented friend and partner' detective Jeff Randall (Mike Pratt) is devastated when his friend and partner Marty Hopkirk (Kenneth Cope) is killed by a hit-and-run driver. However, Marty's ghost returns from the grave to inform Jeff that his death was no accident. 'A disturbing case' has Marty's widow Jeannie (Annette Andre) commit Jeff to an asylum when she sees him talking to himself. 'All work and no pay' finds jean convinced that the moving furniture in her flat is the work of her late-husband Marty's restless spirit, but of course Jeff and the ghostly Marty know better. 'Never trust a ghost' sees Marty convinced that a man has been shot dead in his London home after inadvertently witnessing the killing. In 'that's how murder snowballs' Jeff uses Marty to help him form a variety act when he investigates the murder of a mind reader. 'just for the record' finds Jeff acting as bodyguard to a beauty contest entrant, but the job is not as simple as it at first seemed. 'Murder ain't what it used to be!' has Marty cross swords with another ghost - deceased gangster Bugsy, who wants revenge on his former partner-in-crime. Unfortunately, Bugsy's intended victim is Marty's partner Jeff's latest client! 'Whoever heard of a ghost dying?' sees Jeff and Marty being used as fall guys when a master criminal and a clairvoyant discover their secret. In 'the house on haunted hill' Jeff asks Marty to help solve the mystery of a 'haunted house' which is being used as the front for a diamond robbery. 'When did you start to stop seeing thing...Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969) - Complete Series - 8-DVD Box Set ( My Partner the Ghost )
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Marvellous!
As good as I remember it from 40 years ago.
Some of the Plots are a bit creaky, but it remains a well written, well produced and well acted gem, a perfect balance of Comedy and Drama and a fitting tribute to the late Mike Pratt.
Buy it, It's not on television often enough!
As good as I remember it from 40 years ago.
Some of the Plots are a bit creaky, but it remains a well written, well produced and well acted gem, a perfect balance of Comedy and Drama and a fitting tribute to the late Mike Pratt.
Buy it, It's not on television often enough!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was never going to give this collection anything other than 5 stars for the content of the series alone. For me, Randall and Hopkirk and the Persuaders are the best of ITC's incredible output of TV film series of the sixties and seventies. No coincidence that both shows feature totally engaging double acts in the leads.
However, as much as I love the Persuaders, it was always Randall and Hopkirk that I held most dearly to my heart. Maybe, and quite bizzarly, I think it was the more accessable characters in Randall and Hopkirk that won the day. Kenneth Cope and Mike Pratt's character's, albeit one of them a ghost, were much more regular, everyday, likable chaps, whereas Wilde and Sinclair were from a more glamorous lifestyle - as well as being played by two superstars of the day - and that made them seem a little less real perhaps, whilst still being, for me, one of the best and most natural double acts to grace the small screen. So, whilst both programmes were the two stand out quality productions of ITC, it's Randall and Hopkirk by a whisker.
I missed the previous DVD release of the show, and have eagerly awaited this special edition. I haven't had time to watch all the episodes yet, but have been pleased with the presentation quality of the episodes I have seen. The extras too are great, with an informative documentary on the programme featuring stars and production crew, an affectionate look at the life of Mike Pratt (not a bad word about him, which, as a fan is exactly how I liked it) and more that I will be delving into in the near future. There are a couple of booklets in the package that look very painstaking - Andrew Pixley isn't my first choice writer for these sort of things, but you know you're going to get a lot of detail and enthusiasm if not the most engaging of prose (though I know there are many that would prefer the more no nonsense approach).
All in all, just having all the episodes on DVD in a good quality presentation at an affordable opening price is reason enough to give this five stars, but given the extras I personally find it irrisistible, and the highlight release of the last few years.
However, as much as I love the Persuaders, it was always Randall and Hopkirk that I held most dearly to my heart. Maybe, and quite bizzarly, I think it was the more accessable characters in Randall and Hopkirk that won the day. Kenneth Cope and Mike Pratt's character's, albeit one of them a ghost, were much more regular, everyday, likable chaps, whereas Wilde and Sinclair were from a more glamorous lifestyle - as well as being played by two superstars of the day - and that made them seem a little less real perhaps, whilst still being, for me, one of the best and most natural double acts to grace the small screen. So, whilst both programmes were the two stand out quality productions of ITC, it's Randall and Hopkirk by a whisker.
I missed the previous DVD release of the show, and have eagerly awaited this special edition. I haven't had time to watch all the episodes yet, but have been pleased with the presentation quality of the episodes I have seen. The extras too are great, with an informative documentary on the programme featuring stars and production crew, an affectionate look at the life of Mike Pratt (not a bad word about him, which, as a fan is exactly how I liked it) and more that I will be delving into in the near future. There are a couple of booklets in the package that look very painstaking - Andrew Pixley isn't my first choice writer for these sort of things, but you know you're going to get a lot of detail and enthusiasm if not the most engaging of prose (though I know there are many that would prefer the more no nonsense approach).
All in all, just having all the episodes on DVD in a good quality presentation at an affordable opening price is reason enough to give this five stars, but given the extras I personally find it irrisistible, and the highlight release of the last few years.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are of "a certain age", that is maybe 50 plus,this is pure gold. It takes you back to the days when television really entertained. The story lines may not be very credible sometimes, but this only adds to the charm of the series. Add to this the fact that us oldies can spot many artistes that we grew up watching, so you can wallow in shameless nostalgia. For me, money well spent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Put that cigarette out!
I bought the box set a few years ago for a silly price and watched it again recently - and it does bear more than one viewing - the background of everyday 60's scenes bring back my... Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Holmes
Fun
I remember watching "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" as a child. It was fun then and, to my mind, it is still fun! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Filmbuff
itc classic
Randall and Hopkirk is one of the best remembered shows from the ITC stock of British made shows from the 1960s and 1970s. This DVD box set is great. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. M. Potter
classic itc
Randall and Hopkirk is one of the best remembered shows from the ITC stock of British made shows from the 1960s and 1970s. This DVD box set is great. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. M. Potter
London as it used to be - and Mike Pratt is a delicious add-on
I grew up in London at the time this series was made so, for me, this show is mainly about the nostalgia fix. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Psyche Out
When TV was worth watching!
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Published 24 months ago by Susan Holbeche
Randall & Hopkirk: Revived
This is one for all fans of Randall & Hopkirk - the original series.
The DVD picture quality is excellent and there are many fascinating
extra interviews with the... Read more
The DVD picture quality is excellent and there are many fascinating
extra interviews with the... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by Michael Weatherley
Sleuthing with a Supernatural Sidekick!
A clever concept of a private eye haunted by his murdered partner who helps him solve crimes. Good cast and imaginative plots. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by David Lusher
Great Nostalgia
I bought this DVD collection for my husband as a present. He's long been a fan of this series and to have them all on DVD is a dream for him. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Helen Connell
Fantastic Nostalgia
This series was fantastic and so good to see it on DVD, I remember watching as a child and still as funny. Lots of extras also.
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Suzanne Anderson
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