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There's an easy-to-aspire to piece of thinking at the heart of the BBC's drama series, The Syndicate: what if you won a lottery jackpot? And more to the point, what if you were part of a synidcate that won the jackpot, bring in millions, and turning five lives completely around in the process?
That's what happens here, as a group of workers at a Leeds-based discounting supermarket find that their numbers come up. Amongst those suddenly with riches beyond their wildest dreams? There's the always-wonderful Timothy Spall, excellent here as Bob, the manager of the supermarket. Credit to goes to Gavin And Stacey's Joanna Page, who plays a single mother who initially finds that hardship has been removed a little.
The Syndicate is a drama series primarily, albeit not without dashings of humour. But what makes it particularly work is the humanity at the heart of it. In spite of the premise, there's a true feel at the heart of the series, and it's relatable drama, too.
Much of the credit for that must go to writer Kay Mellor. Her previous work has included Fat Friends and Band Of Gold, and across the five episodes of The Syndicate, she expands the drama beyond its original gimmick as such, into something far more compelling.
Well-written and excellently played, The Syndicate is quality British drama, with a bunch of characters it'd be no hardship to meet again. --Jon Foster
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The Syndicate is a brand new five-part drama for BBC One which follows five workers at a cut-price supermarket in Leeds whose lives are turned upside down after they jointly win the lottery, going from facing redundancy and battling the present economic downturn to having more money than they ever dreamt of. Timothy Spall plays supermarket manager Bob, whose newfound wealth cannot mask his persistent health problems. Joanna Page plays single mother Leanne, who although welcomes her financial freedom, is worried about the consequences that the win will bring. They are joined by their supermarket colleagues - dog-loving Denise, played by Lorraine Bruce (Dalziel And Pascoe, Benidorm), and brothers Stuart, played by Matthew McNulty (Five Days, Lark Rise To Candleford, Single Handed), and Jamie played by Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter). The Syndicate is written by Kay Mellor, whose previous critically acclaimed dramas include: Band Of Gold, Playing The Field, Fat Friends, The Chase and A Passionate Woman. ...The Syndicate - 2-DVD Set
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By hennez
Format:DVD
Outstanding. This is not really a comedy show but at times it makes me giggle. This programme is epic and is filled with gripping suspense, tension and many tears. The show is incredibly realistic and deals with people in tough times. The show left me shouting at the TV when I watched it because of its sly, funny, unpredictable and kind characters. The show is well directed and each episode will leave you gasping for the next. The show is simply OUTSTANDING and is highly recommended.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Y. Ratledge
Format:DVD
This is a brilliant dvd funny yet sad and true to life and only goes to show money doesn't always buy happiness for everyone
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Preferred 2nd series
Really enjoyed this but was very disappointed how it ended, I felt there should have been another episode to tie things up, the 2nd series had a proper ending but the first one... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Mrs. J. Kelly
1.0 out of 5 stars
Feeble
So disappointing. The plot is contemptuously contrived, the obvious dynamics of this inadequate plot are not followed, the character exploration and development are lumpy, angular... Read more
Published 17 days ago by John Bernard Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!!
We both loved every minute of every episode, would recommend it anytime . British acting and comedy at its best.
Published 18 days ago by Richard Lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Gift
Bought this for my parents as they had missed it when it had been on TV. Excellent drama and parents loved it.
Published 19 days ago by NATALIA SOLER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Syndicate
Superb acted series. Each episode better than the one before. Laughter,tears and feelgood factor. Each persons story is a pleasure to watch.
Published 1 month ago by irene hirt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
Enjoyed the series and didn't exspect the ending. Makes you wonder if you really want to win the lottery. Looking forwould to seeing the next.
Published 1 month ago by Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars
BBCs best for awhile
Brilliant, very funny, very sad and very much true to life, what more can I say ? Go and watch it, can't wait for series 2
Published 1 month ago by Tommy
5.0 out of 5 stars
the syndicate[ bbc ] dvd
this is a brilliant very well acted series about a bunch of people who go from not having any money to being multi millioners overnight as you can imagine anything can happen... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Julie Dalton
5.0 out of 5 stars
the syndicate timothy spall
everyone's dream, a winning lotterry ticket, with all the human emotions that would come with it and a little bit more. fascinating piece of writing dramatically acted out superb.
Published 2 months ago by Ted
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
Great series not what I expected , very interesting characters and how winning the lottery affected them was amazing to watch . Read more
Published 2 months ago by kamal
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