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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Granny Smith is a sweet old lady living a sedate life in the Scottish coastal town of Chisleton. Then, one day, she is accidentally struck by a stray beam from Inventor Black's magic ray machine and transformed into 'Supergran' - possessor of amazing powers, superhuman strength, and even a magic 'flycycle'! These she puts to great use in the fight against Chisleton's local villain, The Scunner Campbell, and his nasty cohorts, Dustin and Muscles; though with Supergran's miraculous abilities, defeating the baddies is not usually too much of a challenge! Gudrun Ure stars as the fearless octogenarian superheroine in this fondly remembered children's series. Alongside regular cast members Iain Cuthbertson and Bill Shine, Supergran also features an array of guest stars including George Best, Lulu, Spike Milligan, Patrick Troughton, Charles Hawtrey and champion strongman Geoff Capes; the show's catchy theme song, performed by Billy Connolly, helped to ensure that it remained firmly in viewers' memories long after its initial transmission. This complete first series of Supergran was originally screened in 1985. ...Super Gran - Complete Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Super Gran - Complete First Series ) ( Super Gran - Complete Season One )
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Hang About, Look Out for this DVD. Gudrun Ure is priceless, extremely likeable and full of energy as the Scottish crime fighting old age pensioner with super powers.
The DVD transfer is watchable, picture quality originally wasn't that good anyway but the gallery feature & brilliant cover artwork make up for that!
One of the things I love is the soundtrack, apart from the legendary theme tune each episode has it's own score (as opposed to repeating the same incidental music), yes it's typically 80's but is a thoughtful touch. The stunts are not only funny but impressive. Granny Smith participates in a LOT of jumping off buildings, surfing, pole vaulting, riding her flycycle in the sky, somersaults, skateboarding & holding cars above her head. The show itself is a required taste but it's a children's programme, so the acting isn't expected to be top notch. Adventure packed episodes stand out against a few duff ones & over the series the episodes & special effects improve. Supergran and the Doppleganger features a scene were a wrongfully imprisoned teary-eyed Supergran is protesting her innocence & it's actually a little bit moving. You can tell that the cast absolutely loved their roles. Stellar performances from Bill Shine & Scottish stars Iain Cuthbertson, Billy Connolly and Lulu. Raving Beauty Contest, Day Out At The Sea, The Magic Ray, Grounded & The Course Of True Love are my favourite episodes!
Some of the cuts and edits don't flow, I think this is because the directer used one camera & in some ways it feels a bit of a mess...but this handmade approach & hilarious lingo ("Tartan tarantula" "Scunner" "You old mingebag" "Wolly old windbag" "Saucy wee scouser") is actually what made "Supergran" so memorable. It's a heartwarming, feel-good comedy & all 13 episodes are perfectly preserved on a well planned release. A joy to have on DVD & lowest price from Amazon. The infamous image of Supergran, flying through the skies of Chiselton on the flycycle is unforgettable & epic!
The DVD transfer is watchable, picture quality originally wasn't that good anyway but the gallery feature & brilliant cover artwork make up for that!
One of the things I love is the soundtrack, apart from the legendary theme tune each episode has it's own score (as opposed to repeating the same incidental music), yes it's typically 80's but is a thoughtful touch. The stunts are not only funny but impressive. Granny Smith participates in a LOT of jumping off buildings, surfing, pole vaulting, riding her flycycle in the sky, somersaults, skateboarding & holding cars above her head. The show itself is a required taste but it's a children's programme, so the acting isn't expected to be top notch. Adventure packed episodes stand out against a few duff ones & over the series the episodes & special effects improve. Supergran and the Doppleganger features a scene were a wrongfully imprisoned teary-eyed Supergran is protesting her innocence & it's actually a little bit moving. You can tell that the cast absolutely loved their roles. Stellar performances from Bill Shine & Scottish stars Iain Cuthbertson, Billy Connolly and Lulu. Raving Beauty Contest, Day Out At The Sea, The Magic Ray, Grounded & The Course Of True Love are my favourite episodes!
Some of the cuts and edits don't flow, I think this is because the directer used one camera & in some ways it feels a bit of a mess...but this handmade approach & hilarious lingo ("Tartan tarantula" "Scunner" "You old mingebag" "Wolly old windbag" "Saucy wee scouser") is actually what made "Supergran" so memorable. It's a heartwarming, feel-good comedy & all 13 episodes are perfectly preserved on a well planned release. A joy to have on DVD & lowest price from Amazon. The infamous image of Supergran, flying through the skies of Chiselton on the flycycle is unforgettable & epic!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Like another reviewer on this website, I too have been waiting ages for them to release this series on DVD. And it was well worth waiting for, brought back many memories of classic '80s TV.
Hit by a magic ray from a mysterious invention, frail old Granny Smith is transformed instantly into the super-strong, super-athletic Supergran. What follows are many amazing and hilarious adventures in which she overthrows local villain The Skunner Campbell and his partners-in-crime. Supergran and The Skunner are both brilliant creations, are fantastically acted. Guest stars include Michael Elphick, Derek Deadman, Lulu, George Best and Spike Milligan. Great fun for young and old viewers.
Hit by a magic ray from a mysterious invention, frail old Granny Smith is transformed instantly into the super-strong, super-athletic Supergran. What follows are many amazing and hilarious adventures in which she overthrows local villain The Skunner Campbell and his partners-in-crime. Supergran and The Skunner are both brilliant creations, are fantastically acted. Guest stars include Michael Elphick, Derek Deadman, Lulu, George Best and Spike Milligan. Great fun for young and old viewers.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've been waiting months to relive the memories of Super Gran I have from my childhood and finally, here it is on DVD! The programme content itself is very good. Although it's aimed at children, it's perfectly watchable for adults. The first episode is a little slow but most of the others are gems. The reason it doesn't get five stars from me is because the quality of the audio is quite bad. I have to double the volume level on the TV when I watch this DVD and the soundtrack is quite muffled in places. It's a shame they didn't restore the picture either - it's quite grainy in places. Other than a picture gallery, there are no special features on the DVD. It would have been nice to see the Super Gran cast reunited in 2009 for this DVD release!
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Far too long to wait but well worth it
Let's be honest, the actors, particularly the nutty professor's granddaughter, were awful, the scripts so funny you couldn't concentrate on the programme for laughing but it's... Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Allcoat
No Wee Scunner Get's The Better Of SuperGran
I have loved SuperGran ever since the 80's when i was knee high, she was always my icon as a child and i always did as supergran did, ha ha
When i was a child i went to... Read more
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Published on 10 Feb 2010 by A. Mansbridge
I love watching this old programme
This is from the days when ITV still had proper regional broadcasting and made it's own children's television. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by G. Wake
Super Gran
Great film. Watched this heroic granny get rid of some serious scum. I love this show. A great part of my childhood.
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Shondie
if you buy this remember original filming 1985
I absolutely loved this programme as a child and I am really glad that I bought this.
The only bad thing I found with it is that almost half my tv screen was black,... Read more
The only bad thing I found with it is that almost half my tv screen was black,... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by E. Clark
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