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More memorable sketch-show comedy from the 1980s Not The Nine O'clock News team of Mel Smith, Griff Rhys-Jones, Pamela Stephenson and Rowan Atkinson. Full of spoofs and topical satire this second volume includes the classic scene where Rowan Atkinson is casually walking down the street only to be distracted by the camera crew, which causes him to walk straight into that lamp-post. Also includes the songs I Like Trucking and Nice Video - Shame About The Song.
Other sketches include: Nobble Button, Not the Parrot Sketch, Jenkins' Pee, Nine-to-Five Wildebeest, Schmidt's Old Shag, National Health Beds, University Challenge, Cappucino, Join the Russian Army, Campari and Soda and Non-Diet Pepsi.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Another lazy release by the Beeb - this is simply the VHS release titled "Nice Video Shame About The Hedgehog" transferred onto DVD with the pathetic DVD extras being listed as "subtitles and scene selection"
Not the Nine O'Clock news deserves a better tribute than this - why didn't the BBC put a bit of effort in and reunite the cast and producers for a special feature on the show?
Not the Nine O'Clock news deserves a better tribute than this - why didn't the BBC put a bit of effort in and reunite the cast and producers for a special feature on the show?
The feature making it worthy of purchase is the sheer quality of the comedy which remains fresh even today in a TV world where comedy standards have dropped as low as Little Britain.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...that only two NOTN DVDs are available.
This stuff is comedy gold, whether the sketches are absurdist (Gerald the Gorilla) or have a satirical aspect (Constable Savage).
A look at the writing team behind the series reads like a who's who of British comedy talent and it shows on the screen. I'm too young for Monty Python, so this is my formative comedy experience, and what an experience it is.
My only criticism is that there are too few episodes available on DVD - which makes me "absolutely livid".
This stuff is comedy gold, whether the sketches are absurdist (Gerald the Gorilla) or have a satirical aspect (Constable Savage).
A look at the writing team behind the series reads like a who's who of British comedy talent and it shows on the screen. I'm too young for Monty Python, so this is my formative comedy experience, and what an experience it is.
My only criticism is that there are too few episodes available on DVD - which makes me "absolutely livid".
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I initially decided to buy NTNOCN because I love Rowan Atkinson's performances. I never watched 'Not the Nine O Clock News' when the repeats were on, I guess I wasn't interested back then but anyway... I love this show! I've never seen Rowan Atkinson so looking so young and fresh before - Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith and Pamela Stephenson are all great. I especially enjoy the songs they sing together or alone.
I bought both volumes 1 & 2 and only wish the BBC would release full series boxsets with all the episodes and perhaps some extra features in them - that would be a great buy for sure!
I am certain they could have put more material on this DVD. 97 minutes seems very little for the capacity a single DVD could hold. Am I right in thinking that they only transferred the VHS releases to digital format in these DVD releases? Anyway, I love the show and hope they release more DVDs with more value for money.
I bought both volumes 1 & 2 and only wish the BBC would release full series boxsets with all the episodes and perhaps some extra features in them - that would be a great buy for sure!
I am certain they could have put more material on this DVD. 97 minutes seems very little for the capacity a single DVD could hold. Am I right in thinking that they only transferred the VHS releases to digital format in these DVD releases? Anyway, I love the show and hope they release more DVDs with more value for money.
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The Cream of Their Work
If you were a fan of Not The Nie Oclock News . . then you will immediately recognise many of these funny scenes and comedy songs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Arthur Athanassiou
80's Gold
Was a teenager when this was on tv, and was one of my favourites. Sure times have changed, but good comedy will always make you laugh and this still does!
Published 3 months ago by Miss Dorothy Grant
memories
great just brought it all back still as good today as it was then some bits your remember well others re jog your memory Great
Published 7 months ago by anistasia
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Very funny old school comedy sketch show. Some brilliant sketches and some really funny songs too!! I like the way that it mostly motivated by news at the time and also the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Phantom Scribbler
Winston Kodogo!
I grew up with the likes of not the nine oclock news and the young ones, and hadnt seen it since the eighties. Read more
Published 16 months ago by K. Wellman
Great comedy
For anyone who remembers this the first time around and thought it was the best thing since sliced bead, it just gets better with time. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by T. Pinhorne
Comedy for TV
Not The Nine O'clock News - vol. 2 (DVD) is a funny combination of jokes and crazy comedy and the actors Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith and Pamela Stephenson all show... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2009 by Aage W. Vasili Hempel
a dvd i waited years to buy!
I found this dvd, ordered it and it arrived quickly, in perfect condition. We've already enjoyed watching, thoroughly recommend it
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by Mrs. G. Bedford
Not The Nine O'Clock News - The Best Of Not The Nine O'Clock News -...
You've got to love this show; it's just a shame the DVD's are edited and BBC don't seem to be bothered about releasing any more material. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Leanne Batsford
Okay, I was told a lie and like to see original series'
I first watched NTNON in 1995 when I was 9 when it was repeated and I liked every moment of it, I bought the videos as a sign of my enjoyment. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2004 by "u2rikeyboy"
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