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Includes series 1 and 2 of the British television show Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased).
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)' stars Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as the dead detective and his hapless but very much alive partner. Mad ghosts, mummified bodies, experiments that mysteriously change a person's gender; nothing it seems is beyond the perlexing world inhabited by super-sleuth characters Jeff Randle and Marty Hopkirk, aided and abetted by ghost-busting glamour girl Jeannie (Emilia Fox) and Hopkirk's mentor Wyvern (Tom Baker). Features every episode from series 1 & 2. Series 1 1. Drop Dead 2. Mental Apparition Disorder 3. The Best Years Of Your Death 4. Paranoia 5. A Blast From The Past 6. A Man Of Substance Series 2 1. Whatever Possessed You 2. Revenge Of The Bog People 3. O Happy Isle 4. Painkillers 5. Marshall & Snellgrove 6. The Glorious Butranekh 7. Two Can Play That Game ...Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) - Complete Series - 4-DVD Box Set ( Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased): Complete Series 1 & 2 (Reeves & Mortimer) ) ( Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) - Entire Series One & Two )
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Why didn't they ever make any more of these? This collection is superb value. A total of 13 episodes, with the usual extras like deleted scenes, out-takes, an "in the making" documentary which is 45 minutes long and the music video for the vocal version of David Arnold's Theme Tune which has to be one of the slickest and best theme tunes of the last few decades. No wonder Mr. Arnold went on to work on the music for the Bond Films. There are also commentaries for some of the episodes.
I always thought that this was a worthy homage to the original version and there are lots of clever references to aspects of the original if you care to look for them. For anyone who likes the slightly more serious side of Reeves and Mortimer this is highly recommended.
I always thought that this was a worthy homage to the original version and there are lots of clever references to aspects of the original if you care to look for them. For anyone who likes the slightly more serious side of Reeves and Mortimer this is highly recommended.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
i watched most of the episodes on tv when i was younger and when bored looked it up on dvd. the set was very cheap both seires in one box so i gave it a try and laughed myself silly i love vic and bob expecally in this before they got over the top. with the added bonus of ms fox when she was absolutly stunning. brilliant set watched it over and over british tv series comedy at its best, get this everyone should see how tv should be made again!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
If you're looking at this DVD and expecting Vic and Bob's usual antics, you'll be disappointed. Similarly, if you were a fan of the original series, I expect you'll be horrified by this remake.
I watched the show when it first aired, mainly, I'll admit, due to a fondness for Vic and Bob, and out of curiosity towards their more 'serious' side. Quite frankly if they made documentaries of them visiting toothpaste factories, I'd watch it.
The series was produced by Charlie Higson, so the odd flash of the 'comedy' V&B does shine through at times. (He also makes a small cameo role in every episode - see if you can spot him in his very bad disguises). Let's also point out now that Bob is a far better actor than Vic, although I suspect that's due to the role of Jeff being far more straight-laced than the extravagant character of Marty.
Every episode is a standalone case so can be enjoyed on it's own without having to watch the series in order. However, if you do this, you'll miss out on the characters relationships developing as the series moves onwards.
The series 1 DVD has a nice little behind the scenes feature which includes interviews with the guest stars such as Charles Dance and Hugh Laurie (pre the Dr House and international sex symbol days), as well as Vic and Bob larking about and being as random as ever.
It's a shame that the show ended after 2 series as it finished on a whimper rather than a bang.
If you enjoy on first watch you will keep going back to, so think of it as an investment. Overall, a nice bit of 'silly drama' and some great one liners.
I watched the show when it first aired, mainly, I'll admit, due to a fondness for Vic and Bob, and out of curiosity towards their more 'serious' side. Quite frankly if they made documentaries of them visiting toothpaste factories, I'd watch it.
The series was produced by Charlie Higson, so the odd flash of the 'comedy' V&B does shine through at times. (He also makes a small cameo role in every episode - see if you can spot him in his very bad disguises). Let's also point out now that Bob is a far better actor than Vic, although I suspect that's due to the role of Jeff being far more straight-laced than the extravagant character of Marty.
Every episode is a standalone case so can be enjoyed on it's own without having to watch the series in order. However, if you do this, you'll miss out on the characters relationships developing as the series moves onwards.
The series 1 DVD has a nice little behind the scenes feature which includes interviews with the guest stars such as Charles Dance and Hugh Laurie (pre the Dr House and international sex symbol days), as well as Vic and Bob larking about and being as random as ever.
It's a shame that the show ended after 2 series as it finished on a whimper rather than a bang.
If you enjoy on first watch you will keep going back to, so think of it as an investment. Overall, a nice bit of 'silly drama' and some great one liners.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sensational R&M
Laughs in this series are few and far between, instead here we have a series of different stories, with for the most Randall and Hopkirk solving or fixing something in each. Read more
Published 10 months ago by DJ Snap
Randall and Hopkirk (deceased)
Classic comedy television at it's best. It is a very funny series about a private detective who dies, but comes back as a ghost, to work alongside his live partner. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. J. P. A. Elliott
not as good as the origonal
this could have been so much better if they did it more like the origonal its all to fussy and gobbledigook you find yourself not really botherd whats going on if your a fan of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by mrs m
randall and hopkirk resist!!!
This could have been so much better (reverse the roles played by vic and bob, way less of charlie higson and a bit more effort on the story lines would have been good for a... Read more
Published on 1 April 2010 by John Lightfoot
Better than given credit for
Ok, I'm biased. I love Vic & Bob to death and will watch anything they do and love it.
Series 2 is definately the better, but for my money the series isn't actually half... Read more
Series 2 is definately the better, but for my money the series isn't actually half... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by Political Manoeuvre
A great opportunity wasted
Big stars, big production, big ideas, big marketing and promotion.
End result? To quote Vic from his Big Night Out series, 'Very poor'! Read more
End result? To quote Vic from his Big Night Out series, 'Very poor'! Read more
Published on 25 July 2008 by Red Rob
Great series, shame about the presentation........
A great series throughout which earns the five stars. However, the first series is presented in full screen even though it was filmed in 16:9 and the packaging for the complete... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2008 by Flux Capacitor
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