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All seven episodes from Series 4 of the cult Channel 4 comedy show featuring the strange and surreal humour of Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Naked vets, camp critics, psychotic policemen, and nasty teachers abound as the comedy duo flex their funnybones. Also includes a bonus episode that was considered 'too hot for TV'.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This DVD includes the complete fourth series of The Armstrong & Miller Show, featuring the near-the-knuckle comedy of Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller, first broadcast in 2001. The Channel 4 show's unique and surreal sense of humour earned it a strong cult following. Series 4 includes sketches involving naked vets, camp critics, psychotic policemen, and nasty teachers. Includes a bonus episode that was considered too hot for television. ...Armstrong and Miller - Complete Series 4 ( The Armstrong & Miller Show - Complete Series Four )
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This was the series of Armstrong and Miller that I first saw back in the late 1990's and it was only because I had the outrageous good fortune to have been working for Channel Four Television at the time with access to the tape library, lots of night shifts and cratefuls of blank VHS tapes! This was obviously long before anyone could just watch everything online on 4OD and DVDs back then were still selling for £25 a pop.
The 1990's Channel 4/Paramount Comedy series is a lot edgier and more outrageous than the relatively formulaic, anodyne and (dare I say) more repetetive "Little Britain"-style sketch show it seems to have become since they moved to the BBC, and it was originally made by Absolutely Productions (if you don't know Absolutely and you love '80s/'90s British alternative comedy then you need to see it). I absolutely loved their early Channel 4/Paramount years and as glad as I am to see them back on TV I am slightly bored by the BBC series.
Anyway, my old Channel 4 VHS compilation has been missing for a while and the DVD is now cheap as chips so I've ordered a copy. I would really love to see Armstrong and Millers' earlier Channel 4/Paramount series because I don't think I've even seen any of them. The BBC have released what they call "series 1-3" as a box set but strictly speaking it should be called "series 5-7".
I really can't understand why so many people like the BBC series but hate the Channel 4 series. I suppose you like what you're used to. I personally think the Comic Strip went downhill when they moved to BBC as well but some of my mates were raving about that at the time too.
Incidentally I think BBC comedy is ace and has a rich history of old and new classics and I am not slagging off the beeb's output in general.
The 1990's Channel 4/Paramount Comedy series is a lot edgier and more outrageous than the relatively formulaic, anodyne and (dare I say) more repetetive "Little Britain"-style sketch show it seems to have become since they moved to the BBC, and it was originally made by Absolutely Productions (if you don't know Absolutely and you love '80s/'90s British alternative comedy then you need to see it). I absolutely loved their early Channel 4/Paramount years and as glad as I am to see them back on TV I am slightly bored by the BBC series.
Anyway, my old Channel 4 VHS compilation has been missing for a while and the DVD is now cheap as chips so I've ordered a copy. I would really love to see Armstrong and Millers' earlier Channel 4/Paramount series because I don't think I've even seen any of them. The BBC have released what they call "series 1-3" as a box set but strictly speaking it should be called "series 5-7".
I really can't understand why so many people like the BBC series but hate the Channel 4 series. I suppose you like what you're used to. I personally think the Comic Strip went downhill when they moved to BBC as well but some of my mates were raving about that at the time too.
Incidentally I think BBC comedy is ace and has a rich history of old and new classics and I am not slagging off the beeb's output in general.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Emma11
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I loved A&M back in the day when they were on Channel 4, and this dvd of the 4th series shows how they were perhaps slightly edgier before they were on BBC1. That said, I love them now as I loved them then and after the break the comedy did seem to become a little tighter without resorting to occasional innuendo... However, who would be without Nude Practice? Not me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Stephen
This is very funny and a must see DVD, it contains all their well know skectches IE Naked Vets, Nasty Teachers, Camp Critics, Psychotic Policeman and lots more. It even contains a episode that was never shown on TV.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
very very rude very very funny
Very funny and completely off-the-wall. Probably need Monty-Python or Mike Myers type sense of humour to appreciate fully. Not for those in the least bit shy or prudish! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic UK Comedy at its best
Initially bought the first three series and had to get this one as well. So glad I did. My husband and I cant help repeatedly watching these guys - most funniest skits for ages!!
Published 16 months ago by Linda Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the earlier series
I thought this was alright but not quite as good as the first 3 series. Some funny bits but not as consistent as it could be.
Published on 22 May 2011 by A. J. Howard
2.0 out of 5 stars
Armstrong and Miller go downhill.
Series 1 and 2 were absolutely brilliant - Series 3 is evasive - Series 4 was absolutely rubbish. Lots of pointless nudity and not a single laugh.
Published on 9 Oct 2010 by Marky
3.0 out of 5 stars
poor show
They have had their day, I think. Some bits are very funny, but cant see them going much further
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by E. Tod
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Added this to my order of the 1st and 2nd series of Armstrong and Miller Show ( the more recent series )as in "might take a punt"... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2010 by Robert Marsh
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing
I enjoyed the first series, had not seen this one on TV and was very disappointed with it.
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by J. Martin
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit or miss, but...
This made me realise how much I enjoyed the original series. It was invariably on at times when I'd miss it, hence my purchase. Read more
Published on 23 July 2007 by Christopher Burns
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny stuff
This is funny,but I really bought it for the sketches on the 'old age sucker-out syringe'. It just seemed to reflect the behaviour of the senior management in my own company at the... Read more
Published on 9 July 2007 by C. Hatfield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Creative, but hit & miss
Very odd to release the 4th series first. The first series (originally shown on Paramount)
is the best in my opinion, followed by the third. Read more
is the best in my opinion, followed by the third. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2006 by windowlicker2000
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