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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Features the complete episodes from all seven series of the popular television drama which follows the activities of the men of the King's Own Fusiliers. ...Soldier Soldier - Complete Series - 23-DVD Box Set
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's hard to believe that the first series of Soldier Soldier was made in 1991! 17 years on and it's still excellent viewing, entertainment and of interesting military historical content.
A series made in a world pre-9/11, still raises the same issues that face army personnel and their families today. Questions of pay, care for the families, and the threat of cuts and amalgamation of regiments.
From a historical point it's fascinating to be taken back to a time when Northern Ireland was more poignant to the army, the Falklands only ten years past, and the troubles in the first Gulf war and Bosnia were very prominent. Stories based on a background of these events along with the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese, make this series so much more than just a drama.
The show itself still has that charm that fans remember from the first time it was broadcast. The wonderful interaction of the main three actors, Flynn, Green and Love can again be enjoyed in this great box set. With witty scripts and a plethora of interesting characters....from the stereotypical posh officers, to the rough and ready fusilier. The interaction between all the "wives" is great to watch too, and how they all ultimately pull together, regardless of their background or social standing. It has been a pure joy to watch all these episodes again, and I highly recommend this set.
One note of caution, there does not appear to be any difference between this set priced around £40-45, than the set that is priced ridicuously over £100. Be sure to shop around for the cheaper price.
A series made in a world pre-9/11, still raises the same issues that face army personnel and their families today. Questions of pay, care for the families, and the threat of cuts and amalgamation of regiments.
From a historical point it's fascinating to be taken back to a time when Northern Ireland was more poignant to the army, the Falklands only ten years past, and the troubles in the first Gulf war and Bosnia were very prominent. Stories based on a background of these events along with the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese, make this series so much more than just a drama.
The show itself still has that charm that fans remember from the first time it was broadcast. The wonderful interaction of the main three actors, Flynn, Green and Love can again be enjoyed in this great box set. With witty scripts and a plethora of interesting characters....from the stereotypical posh officers, to the rough and ready fusilier. The interaction between all the "wives" is great to watch too, and how they all ultimately pull together, regardless of their background or social standing. It has been a pure joy to watch all these episodes again, and I highly recommend this set.
One note of caution, there does not appear to be any difference between this set priced around £40-45, than the set that is priced ridicuously over £100. Be sure to shop around for the cheaper price.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was bought for me by my husband as a Christmas present and I can safely say that it has been the best value present he has bought me to date! We have been glued to the antics of the KOF since Christmas (much to the dismay of our children who think we are sad!)
For all those fans of the show when it was broadcast back in the 90s I would encourage you to buy this box set as the series just doesn't date (as long as you ignore, or just laugh at, the dodgy fashion sense).
I have even managed to convince my two teenaged daughters to watch and the response was a resounding "yeah, that was ok" - praise indeed!
For all those fans of the show when it was broadcast back in the 90s I would encourage you to buy this box set as the series just doesn't date (as long as you ignore, or just laugh at, the dodgy fashion sense).
I have even managed to convince my two teenaged daughters to watch and the response was a resounding "yeah, that was ok" - praise indeed!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I remembered watching this when the series first came out, I enjoyed it then. However I missed several episodes and decided to purchase the full boxed set, I was not dissapointed. Robson Green as 'Fusilier Tucker' never ceased to amaze me as to how he managed to get away with so much, as for his wife 'Donna' having first hand experience of being a sevicemans wife I can thoroughly empathise with her situation of being left constantly to cope with a family on your own.The series portrays the lives, and the ups and downs of being in the armed forces.
Great series thoroughly recommended.
Great series thoroughly recommended.
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Soldier Soldier - Complete Series
Fantastic purchase. I was so pleased to be able to get a copy of this for my fiance as it had proved difficult previously. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ian
excellentt suprise
Should not of been dispatched for 2 months.... It came in 2 weeks!!! Excellent condition 2!!!! Already watched all of it excellent value for money!!!
Published 7 months ago by abby
soldier soldier
Had these on vhs from when they first came out and have now changed to dvd to continue my enjoyment.
Published 8 months ago by Nici Stevens
episodes missing
i was really disoppointed with this product , it says the complete series and it wasnt, i know this as i watched it when it was a series and some of my fav ones are missing . Read more
Published 9 months ago by maggie
Let Down
I purchased the box set and was extremely happy with the purchase, that is until i reached series 7, I was sent 2 copies of disc 2 and none of disc 1. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chris Curtis
I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT
I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO REVIEW THIS SERIES, HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE I ORDERED AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE IT.
Published 16 months ago by janet
soldier soldier
was dispatched very quickly and the guality of the product is fantastic couldnt fault the seller at all
Published 19 months ago by theslowjoker
Excellent
This is brilliant. If you enjoyed the tv series you will love owning this. Great condition and will last another 20yrs being on dvd long as they still make dvd systems then. Read more
Published 21 months ago by stu07
Soldier Soldier Complete Series
Excellent DVD set. I've been looking for this for ages and found it only on Amazon. Last year the entire series was screened on cable but the station no longer exists, so I thought... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Wendy E
brilliant
This is a must buy for anyone who watched the series when it was originally show. Some of the fashion worn by the ladies is a bit dated but you can easily ignore it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. K. P. Kington
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