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The Ultimate Collection for all Sweeney fans! The full complete series from 1 to 4 Plus The Pilot film Regan and the full length feature films Sweeney and Sweeney 2
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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The Sweeney is simply the greatest television programme ever made, and this is one of those box sets where they seem to have gone out of their way to cram extra goodies in. That adds up to a brilliant package.
Besides the material mentioned elsewhere (all the episodes, the pilot and both feature films) there are whole episodes from other shows, including 'Special Branch' (with Dennis Waterman in the guest role that apparently got him the job as George Carter), and "Thick as Thieves", the sitcom John Thaw starred in (opposite Bob Hoskins) before the Sweeney. There are even PDFs of The Sweeney Annuals.
I'm not completely convinced by the restoration (the colours seem a bit bright - I preferred the dull-as-ditchwater 1970s originals!), but you soon get used to it, and the commentaries, with people like Dennis Waterman and Garfield Morgan, are very entertaining and informative. You get a booklet with brief plot summaries of all the episodes too. A really excellent set.
Besides the material mentioned elsewhere (all the episodes, the pilot and both feature films) there are whole episodes from other shows, including 'Special Branch' (with Dennis Waterman in the guest role that apparently got him the job as George Carter), and "Thick as Thieves", the sitcom John Thaw starred in (opposite Bob Hoskins) before the Sweeney. There are even PDFs of The Sweeney Annuals.
I'm not completely convinced by the restoration (the colours seem a bit bright - I preferred the dull-as-ditchwater 1970s originals!), but you soon get used to it, and the commentaries, with people like Dennis Waterman and Garfield Morgan, are very entertaining and informative. You get a booklet with brief plot summaries of all the episodes too. A really excellent set.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Today Amazon made me happy. The much-wanted Sweeney boxset turned up and it's magnificent! Now if you're not British or under 35 you won't know what it is, but if you like Life On Mars you'll love this. The writers of Life On Mars said that basically they wanted to write The Sweeney.
Packed full of all the episodes in lovely remastered beautiful-looking colours was all I was expecting. But it's got more!
Commentaries with Dennis Waterman, Garfield "Haskins" Morgan; writers, Ted Childs, Trevor Preston, Troy Kennedy Martin; editors; directors and numerous introductions by the guest stars it's worth every penny of the measly £46 I spent on the DVDs (all 18 of them!) and also music-only audio tracks should you want them!
It also has the Armchair Theatre episode which inspired the series and the two Sweeney movies.
The colours are beautiful and the banter in the commentaries just make me wish I was working for Euston Films in the 70s. It sounds like they had a blast and hearing them now you can picture them all sitting before the mics with a tumbler full of scotch.
I heartily recommend this to you, buy it, you'll have the time of your life (Running time: 48 solid hours if you didn't sleep, or go to the toilet).
Also check out "Shut It! Music of the Sweeney" which is on Amazon and comes recommended by none other than Mr D. Waterman in the commentary of the first episode.
Shut It! Music of the Sweeney
Now get yer trousers on, you're nicked.
Packed full of all the episodes in lovely remastered beautiful-looking colours was all I was expecting. But it's got more!
Commentaries with Dennis Waterman, Garfield "Haskins" Morgan; writers, Ted Childs, Trevor Preston, Troy Kennedy Martin; editors; directors and numerous introductions by the guest stars it's worth every penny of the measly £46 I spent on the DVDs (all 18 of them!) and also music-only audio tracks should you want them!
It also has the Armchair Theatre episode which inspired the series and the two Sweeney movies.
The colours are beautiful and the banter in the commentaries just make me wish I was working for Euston Films in the 70s. It sounds like they had a blast and hearing them now you can picture them all sitting before the mics with a tumbler full of scotch.
I heartily recommend this to you, buy it, you'll have the time of your life (Running time: 48 solid hours if you didn't sleep, or go to the toilet).
Also check out "Shut It! Music of the Sweeney" which is on Amazon and comes recommended by none other than Mr D. Waterman in the commentary of the first episode.
Shut It! Music of the Sweeney
Now get yer trousers on, you're nicked.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
The best collection of one of the very best television series of the Seventies.
This groundbreaking Police drama was made in an era when professional programme makers were not on their knees to the great god of political correctness, in other words it's got b***s. The acting, scripts and production are all of a very high quality-particularly the first two series. Authenticity takes precedence over preaching; the main characters rulebending and chauvinism nearly always ring true. The unsanitised extreme violence is used to show the good guys taking on the bad guys at their own game (and nearly always winning). It might not have the gloss of a lot of modern drama series but it's got something else; integrity.
This groundbreaking Police drama was made in an era when professional programme makers were not on their knees to the great god of political correctness, in other words it's got b***s. The acting, scripts and production are all of a very high quality-particularly the first two series. Authenticity takes precedence over preaching; the main characters rulebending and chauvinism nearly always ring true. The unsanitised extreme violence is used to show the good guys taking on the bad guys at their own game (and nearly always winning). It might not have the gloss of a lot of modern drama series but it's got something else; integrity.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5 stars but for a small shortcoming
The Definitive Sweeney - Complete TV series 1-4, The Sweeney & The Sweeney 2 (18 Discs) [DVD]
Having read most of the 5 star reviews and being in full agreement with the... Read more
Having read most of the 5 star reviews and being in full agreement with the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ian D
great entertainment
This series was consistently good . Miss John Thaw a very superior actor. He made everyone look good.
Provides many hours of great TV.
CP
Provides many hours of great TV.
CP
Published 4 months ago by Charlie Pfister
The ultimate television cop show of all time
Its quite easy to flick on the TV these days and watch another police themed drama serial with the latest favoured actor in the main role looking like they just stepped out on a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by CJ1980
Very good
This is an excellent box set. Every episode, both films, the pilot film and a heap of extras including commentaries on some episodes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pwy Sy'n Dôd?
It just gets better
I remember watching The Sweeney on tv when I was a lad, and recently discovered the repeats on ITV4. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jim
Classic Sweeney
The Sweeney has been long hailed as a milestone in British TV history for its quality acting and direction. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. M. Potter
Best Series Ever
How many series can you watch over and over and over and over again? Not many.
I was not old enough to rememmber The Sweeney first time round, but first saw episodes on... Read more
I was not old enough to rememmber The Sweeney first time round, but first saw episodes on... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. P. Fixter
A superb release with great extras
I have been itching to buy this set and now its been reduced in price I though I should go for it. So was the wait worth it ?
Oh yes it was. Read more
Oh yes it was. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Devilhunter
Good bits and bad bits
Some of the episodes are great; others not so hot; and a few pretty dire, like 'Hearts & Minds' from series four, featuring Morecambe & Wise. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by MacAvity
Real depth and excitement
Don't be put off the lampooning of the fashion and slang or approach purely as a nostalgia trip, the acting is top notch and the writing and plots are terrific. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by I. Young
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