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Set in a fictitious suburb rather like, say, Pinner (only more so), The Thin Blue Line is the wickedly funny story of a rather down-at-heel police station headed by Inspector Raymond Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), a pompous, repressed but well-intentioned anachronism who wants to do the right thing but who is constantly hampered by his own shortcomings, not to mention his blundering CID colleagues. Atkinson expertly balances his character's inflated sense of self-importance with the insight born of old-school police values, for which his galumphing, shiny-suited CID counterpart, DI Grim (David Haig) has no time at all.
Strongest among the supporting cast is Sgt Pauline Dawkins (Serena Evans), who also happens to be Fowler's live-in lover--a moral dilemma that his traditional values won't allow him to resolve. He salves his conscience by avoiding sex with her whenever possible, an amusing subplot enhanced by Evans's brilliant performance--she positively vibrates with contained, ladylike lust in a manner only equalled by Penelope Keith in the classic sitcom To the Manor Born.
Scripted by Ben Elton, this series manages to satirise provincialism, institutionalised pig-headedness and dated moral values in one fell swoop, while also being chock-full of quick-fire, Blackadder-esque dialogue. --Roger Thomas
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This Dvd Set Is Brand New BUT NOT Sealed - Series 1 & 2 - A Must For The Avid Fan
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Rowan is always at his best in these roles, either Blackadder or Inspector Fowler. He was made for the roles. Delivering lines with such comic value that you laugh everytime, regardless if you know what is coming. The first series wasn't repeated too much on TV, but series two had more coverage. You are spoiled for choice here with both DVDs at a bargain price. Watching them now (2005), they seem fresh and funny as ever, and it's a sin they didn't make a third series. Inspector Grim, played by David Haig, is the icing on the cake, flawless lines and delivery. "It's my arse on the line, and I don't want any cock ups." Watching him get wound up and going into a rant about "my Tina", or some other "Namby Pamby" speech is side splitting, he protrays stress in a hilarous way.
This is every bit as good as the best Blackadders in my opinion, it just shows how good sitcom can be. Cast is excellent, the writing brillant. It's rare to find such sitcom perfection.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
This is without doubt an underappreciated Tv series, which sees Rowan Atkinson at his best. His martian impression is hilarious, and the electricity between him and the other characters is great. As always he uses facial expressions, and gestures to hilarious effect, and puts a large ammount of energy into his performance. Inspector Grim is very funny, especially in the second series when his partner is Boyle played by Mark Addy. James Dreyfus is wonderful as always as well, with his delighfully camp, and childish Goodie. Rudolph Walker is excellent, with classic lines such as "we gave our dog a bad name ~ Collin" His deadpan portrayal just makes it even funnier.
If I was going to be critical i would complain that series one is less funny than series two, and that Habib's character can get a little annoying, but these are minor complaints really. Its a cheerful series, with plenty of laughs, and i recommend it to anyone who loves Rowan Atkinson!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Ben Elton classic ... mild inuendo, suitable for all ages. Terrific characters very well portrayed, all round.
If you like a laugh and have any sense of humour at all, you'll just love this one. I've a "horrible" humour while my wife prefers "slap-stick" but we were sad to come to the end of this box set.
I have a varied, dvd collection but this is not only memorable but so affordable, buy it for yourself and a friend - they're sure to love it!
If you like a laugh and have any sense of humour at all, you'll just love this one. I've a "horrible" humour while my wife prefers "slap-stick" but we were sad to come to the end of this box set.
I have a varied, dvd collection but this is not only memorable but so affordable, buy it for yourself and a friend - they're sure to love it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant Comedy
All to short lived series.Some of the best comedians out there made this series.It should be brought back,(only if it was the same cast).From Raymond Fawler. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Old School
comedy dvd
rowan atkinson brilliant love this love all his comedys . well worth it . i enjoy all his movies and comedys
Published 3 months ago by m
One of the Best Sitcoms Ever!
The Thin Blue Line is one of those Sitcoms that has been sadly neglected by the BBC in favour of third rate Sitcom's like My Family which is such a shame because TTBL is in my... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Whitby
The best set purchased for a very long time.
This is just wonderful. Funny the first time round and funnier the second and thats not very common. Read more
Published 4 months ago by toots
the thin blue line.
this is one of the funniest programmes ever played on television,i bought the series so i could enjoy it all over again,the cast was just perfect,very well worth the money.
Published 4 months ago by ted
Great Memory of this.....
Great value item for people who love light hearted comedies of yesterday,
In no way could you possibly take the acting in this seriously, its full of one-liners and... Read more
In no way could you possibly take the acting in this seriously, its full of one-liners and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Conski1983
thin blue brilliance
The Thin Blue Line has to be one of funniest shows produced. Great scripts, great actors and great characters. A must for all comedy fans
Published 8 months ago by davel
the thin blue line dvd
absolute classic, had to add this to my dvd collection! it takes me back to my youth! excellent price too!!
Published 8 months ago by kian
Not classic Rowan Atkinson
I grew up on a diet of Monty Python, Black Adder and Red Dwarf - These were all really great series. I even found Mr Bean funny, but this, sadly, I just don't get. Read more
Published 13 months ago by W.L.
Brilliant entertainment
Very good dvds but really do enjoy Rowan Atkinson, love all his series, The Thin Blue Line series are well worth purchasing. Thank you very much.
Published 18 months ago by Cyn Palmer
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