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All 17 episodes from seasons 1 and 2 of the BBC3 comedy series set in the smoking room of an anonymous company, where an ecclectic group of characters including crossword addict Barry, lazy lothario Clint, self-obsessed Annie and lovelorn skiver Robin nurse that last ciggie and discuss the ins and outs of their mundane lives. Episodes are: 'Do De Dum De Da', 'RIP', 'Pantball', 'Light My Fire', 'Chocolate Box', 'Feeding Time', 'Only Temporary', 'Happy Birthday', 'Christmas Special', 'Buzz', 'No Place Like Home', '1987', 'Smashed', 'Pity the Fool', 'Quitters', 'Last Night a Graphic Designer Saved My Life' and 'Significant Others'.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Box Set, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In the world of work, there is one place where seniority means nothing, where shoptalk is banned, and where the persecuted minority gather regularly to discuss every subject under the sun - the smoking room. Set entirely in the smoking room of a large company, this series explores the personal foibles and suppressed longings of an oddly assorted bunch of characters. These individuals wouldn't normally even socialise together, but their shared love of nicotine provides a tenuous link between them all. There's the smoking-room fixture with a passion for the postboy; the grouchy security guard; the thick-skinned office Romeo; the terminally paranoiac; the divorcee enjoying a new adolescence; an entirely self-centered emotional wreck; the boss who wants to be popular; and the voice of reason among all the madness. Contains every episode from Series 1 and 2. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...The Smoking Room - Series One & Two - 4-DVD Box Set ( The Smoking Room - Entire Series 1 & 2 )
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It`s a shame that this wonderfully-written series seems to have gone unnoticed by many people. "The Smoking Room" is one of my favourite comedy series of recent years and I make a point of lending my DVDs to as many people as possible (hoping that they`ll buy themselves a copy as a result).
From Barry`s crosswords to Len`s swearing this show always makes me laugh like a drain (which is an odd sort of expression, I must admit!)...
Anyone who likes quirky British humour with a touch of verbal misunderstanding should do themselves a favour and order the complete set.
From Barry`s crosswords to Len`s swearing this show always makes me laugh like a drain (which is an odd sort of expression, I must admit!)...
Anyone who likes quirky British humour with a touch of verbal misunderstanding should do themselves a favour and order the complete set.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Ward
Format:DVD
I watched this on UKGOLD a couple of years ago and was suprised to see Robert Webb (of Mitchell and Webb and Peep Show fame) in it and decided I wanted to buy the DVD's. I wasn't disappointed.
The show is deliciously dark and dead pan. All the chracters seem very real and although none of them have anything in common, spend most of there day together, just to smoke.
It's a shame, thanks to the smoking ban, a third series will probably never happen.
The extras are a bit "all filler, no killer" but it does contain a Christmas special and some behind the scenes stuff which is interesting.
The show is deliciously dark and dead pan. All the chracters seem very real and although none of them have anything in common, spend most of there day together, just to smoke.
It's a shame, thanks to the smoking ban, a third series will probably never happen.
The extras are a bit "all filler, no killer" but it does contain a Christmas special and some behind the scenes stuff which is interesting.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sherry
Format:DVD
This series is great - very funny and clever. Shame they only made 2 series. Very well written and all characters are very real.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the great comedies
We live in the US and saw these on BBC America a few years ago, but they are not available there now. We even bought a Region 2 DVD player just so we could have this series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic th smoking room
brill it is so long that i had forgotten
a lot of the episodesand so funney
when barry does the crossword
a lot of the episodesand so funney
when barry does the crossword
Published 5 months ago by andrew mills
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good series
I really enjoyed this series in the beginning but after awhile it began to get a bit old and stale, but it did have some good laughs and I would recommend it for anyone who wants... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sammie Kaie
5.0 out of 5 stars
the smoking room
I remember they use to show this on ch.9 and i only saw 1/2 of it. I am glad to have found it and enjoy the condtion it is in. Read more
Published 10 months ago by mgenetiano
5.0 out of 5 stars
The thinking man's 'Office'
If Harold Pinter was ever to write a sit-com, The Smoking Room would be it.
Superbly observed, beautifully written and faultlessly acted. Read more
Superbly observed, beautifully written and faultlessly acted. Read more
Published 23 months ago by FL
5.0 out of 5 stars
love, love, love!
i am so happy i got this at such a cheap price! this series popped into my head last week while i was having a cigarrette! Read more
Published 24 months ago by cherie
5.0 out of 5 stars
This deserves a channel of its own!
Come to the Smoking Room - where inhaling is positively good for you! This is superbly put together; it's understated yet hilarious at the same time. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2011 by Libra Man UK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Gettin' on
Amazing. The weather maybe depressing but your TV is wonderful. I found one episode of this show on a sharing site that has since shut down. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2011 by Alexandra Travis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gettin' it on, gettin' it on, mm - mm....
Brian Dooley at his very best. A simply superb series, with astoundingly sharp observations and hugely accomplished management of dialogue. Pure class.
Published on 21 Sep 2010 by D. J. Seymour
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent series, wonderful cast:
The series has a feel of Alan Bennett about it, and similar low budget BBC products, filmed entirely on location in a similar room and covering in most cases just a single 30... Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Koncorde
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