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It’s hell being a vicar…
Meet The Rev. Adam Smallbone. He’s a Church of England Vicar, newly promoted from a sleepy rural parish to the busy, inner-city world of St Saviour’s in Hackney, East London. It’s a world he has no experience of. And it shows. It really shows.
Rev. is an authentic--albeit highly comic--portrait of the life of a modern, inner-city vicar. Heavily researched and supported by anecdotes from a number of working city vicars and church insiders it lifts the lid on how the modern church actually functions, and what life is really like in a dog collar.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Meet The Rev. Adam Smallbone. He's a Church of England vicar, newly promoted from a sleepy rural parish to the busy, inner-city world of St Saviour's in Hackney, East London. It's a world he has no experience of. And it shows. It really shows. Alex - Adam's long-suffering wife - does her best to support him, but she's got her own career as a solicitor to worry about. And she is no-one's idea of a conventional vicar's wife. Anybody can and does come into St Saviour's - from scheming MPs trying to educate their children on the cheap to Colin, a heavy drinking, unemployable lost soul... Rev. is an authentic, albeit highly comic, portrait of the life of a modern, inner-city vicar. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Rev. - Series 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Handle with Prayer ) ( Rev - Series One )
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85 of 87 people found the following review helpful
By D'Arcy
Format:DVD
This is an excellent series, very well written and with thorough research into the world of the Church of England vicar. Whether you are involved in the Church or not, I think we can all identify with playing the nice guy and trying to please everyone, usually unsuccessfully. We can all identify with the self doubt.
Rev made me laugh and cry. As a vicar's wife I have seen pretty much everything that happens in this series. I think that is what impressed me the most. I love the Vicar of Dibley and it has it's poignant moments, but this is so much more reflective of the real thing.
The most moving part of the whole series was the end of the last episode - here I am flawed and doubtful and yet I do what I'm called to do.
I can't recommend this series enough. It's not all about religion and it goes some way to dispel the myth of pointless insipid vicars like those you see on other TV programmes. And for those of us who love the Thorn Birds there is that dashing Archdemon, sorry, Archdeacon!!
Funny and moving, I hope there will be another series.
Rev made me laugh and cry. As a vicar's wife I have seen pretty much everything that happens in this series. I think that is what impressed me the most. I love the Vicar of Dibley and it has it's poignant moments, but this is so much more reflective of the real thing.
The most moving part of the whole series was the end of the last episode - here I am flawed and doubtful and yet I do what I'm called to do.
I can't recommend this series enough. It's not all about religion and it goes some way to dispel the myth of pointless insipid vicars like those you see on other TV programmes. And for those of us who love the Thorn Birds there is that dashing Archdemon, sorry, Archdeacon!!
Funny and moving, I hope there will be another series.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This series was hilarious and I am looking forward to being able to buy the DVD.
Growing up as a Vicar's son, I was able to spot just how usual so many of the scenarios were - even if the characters weren't exactly the same :-)
<shameless plug> If you liked this series, you'll probably enjoy this Owl Among the Ruins - yes my Dad wrote it but I honestly found it a compelling read and loved every minute. Don't believe me? Take a look at the reviews on the page! And don't be shocked that Vicar's know all the swear words.
Growing up as a Vicar's son, I was able to spot just how usual so many of the scenarios were - even if the characters weren't exactly the same :-)
<shameless plug> If you liked this series, you'll probably enjoy this Owl Among the Ruins - yes my Dad wrote it but I honestly found it a compelling read and loved every minute. Don't believe me? Take a look at the reviews on the page! And don't be shocked that Vicar's know all the swear words.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Tom Hollander (excellent in this and the thrid Pirates of the Caribbean film) plays the lead as a Vicar having just joined a tough London inner city church from an apparently cushy country church. He's a small and difficult congregation and does his best to stand up for his faith and the people but things don't always go to plan. He somewhat put upon, world weary, glum and not without minor temptation.
There's only a handful of recurring characters to work with but they go together very well to produce some excellent results. There the slimey Archdeacon (played superbly by Simon McBurney), Rev's wife Alex who tries to both be supportive but not too involved, Miles Jupp the Curate has some excellent lines to cut to the heart of situations (if not being too helpful), Steve Evets plays an unruly member of the congregation that often causes trouble with his less than perfect actions, Ellen Thomas plays a very fussy and straight talking member of the congregation.
The humour is very good, very dry (Steve Coogan ish) and you have to be a bit patient but for me its definitely worth it.
I think my favourite episode was when the archdeacon encourages him to make more money and let a evangelical preacher use the church. Rev clearly despises him and his approach and is caught with the dilemma of the archdeacons instructions, his usual polite and humble demeanour and his building irritation with these people.
Can't wait for Series 2.
There's only a handful of recurring characters to work with but they go together very well to produce some excellent results. There the slimey Archdeacon (played superbly by Simon McBurney), Rev's wife Alex who tries to both be supportive but not too involved, Miles Jupp the Curate has some excellent lines to cut to the heart of situations (if not being too helpful), Steve Evets plays an unruly member of the congregation that often causes trouble with his less than perfect actions, Ellen Thomas plays a very fussy and straight talking member of the congregation.
The humour is very good, very dry (Steve Coogan ish) and you have to be a bit patient but for me its definitely worth it.
I think my favourite episode was when the archdeacon encourages him to make more money and let a evangelical preacher use the church. Rev clearly despises him and his approach and is caught with the dilemma of the archdeacons instructions, his usual polite and humble demeanour and his building irritation with these people.
Can't wait for Series 2.
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This is also Great!
I missed this on BBC3 when it was on and was intrigued to find out more as it won a BAFTA. The script is excellently written with fabulous characters and an engrossing story line... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. G. Thompson
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A "Religious"
I chose this purchase because I love irreverent British comedy. I chose this seller for affordability and by recommendation of friends. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peggy King
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Pure genius
Our vicar, who has a great sense of humour, is a big fan of this series so I couldn't resist buying it him for his birthday present.
Published 2 months ago by M. L. Bister
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Sadly inspiring
It's a bit gloomy, a bit hopeful, a bit ironic, a bit sad, a bit joyous. Like the Church of England I suppose. Tom Hollander is perfect as the Rev. Read more
Published 3 months ago by susan ann crawford
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Whoops! Just put this review on Series 2 by mistake.
This is my review for series 2, sorry! Discovered this series about half way through series 2. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Found it insightful, poignant and funny. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss K
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Rev
Had never seen the series and was disappointed as it was not as good as expected from reading other customer reviews. Bit weak. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gill
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Not Revved Up!
I had heard and read so many good reviews of this show and so treated myself to the first and second series. Read more
Published 4 months ago by salemskye.com
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Rev?
Good Lord! I like my Rev's real and human but this bloke I would struggle to like as a mate let alone a pastoral shepherd. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jardan
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Amen!
Rev is more like a documentary rather than simply a comedy.
It reflects the life of a vicar so well. Read more
It reflects the life of a vicar so well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anglican Catholic
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Rev Rocks
An slightly irreverent look at the ministry but with deep sincerity undermining it all. Great actors and characterisation. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Franklin
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