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If you're one of those who rolls their eyes whenever a new detective drama appears on the television, then you're clearly not alone. A Touch Of Cloth, boasting a screenplay co-written by Charlie Brooker, is a glorious send-up of the genre. There's clearly a lot of love and affection for it, too, and the ridiculing on offer here is pretty much first class.
What's more, there's actually an interesting case at the heart of it. A Touch Of Cloth centres around John Hannah's DCI Jack Cloth. He ticks the traditional boxes: he's heavy drinking, his wife has left him, and he's finding what solace he can in his work. He collects newspaper cuttings, too. Furthermore, he's got a new sidekick, DC Anne Oldman, played by Suranne Jones. This partnership have to get to the bottom of a case, but there's just as much fun keeping an eye out for all the jokes and the background gags that have been woven in.
The DVD joins in the fun, going behind the scenes of the show. There's a making-of piece, for instance, which might help you pick out a few more gags. Then there's a collection of interviews too, as well as a look into the writing process. It's not an exhaustive set, certainly, but what's there is suitably interesting.
A Touch Of Cloth is but the first adventure in a series for DCI Jack Cloth. By the time you get to the end of this one, chances are you'll already be keen to catch up with the next... --Jon Foster
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Charlie Brooker's "spoof of every British crime drama made in the last decade."
An all-encompassing parody of every police procedural ever written. John Hannah plays DCI Jack Cloth - a maverick, heavy drinking loner who has thrown himself into his work following the mysterious death of his wife. The damaged, haunted Cloth is teamed with plucky no-nonsense sidekick DC Anne Oldman, played by Suranne Jones. Together the pair investigate a series of increasingly grisly murders and find themselves on the trail of a devious killer. As you do. If you’re a detective. The case leads Cloth and Oldman from leafy forests to sinister lock-ups, from the luxury home of an arrogant TV chef to the cold dissection rooms of vampish forensic pathologist, packing in as many jokes as humanly possible along the way. Their boss repeatedly demands results, fast. No, faster than that. Faster! Slow down. Not that much. Hold it there. Yeah, precisely that fast…
Extras:
- The Making of A Touch of Cloth
- John Hannah Interview
- Suranne Jones Interview
- Charlie Brooker Interview
- The Writer’s Room
An all-encompassing parody of every police procedural ever written. John Hannah plays DCI Jack Cloth - a maverick, heavy drinking loner who has thrown himself into his work following the mysterious death of his wife. The damaged, haunted Cloth is teamed with plucky no-nonsense sidekick DC Anne Oldman, played by Suranne Jones. Together the pair investigate a series of increasingly grisly murders and find themselves on the trail of a devious killer. As you do. If you’re a detective. The case leads Cloth and Oldman from leafy forests to sinister lock-ups, from the luxury home of an arrogant TV chef to the cold dissection rooms of vampish forensic pathologist, packing in as many jokes as humanly possible along the way. Their boss repeatedly demands results, fast. No, faster than that. Faster! Slow down. Not that much. Hold it there. Yeah, precisely that fast…
Extras:
- The Making of A Touch of Cloth
- John Hannah Interview
- Suranne Jones Interview
- Charlie Brooker Interview
- The Writer’s Room
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By djjoff2
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I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the funniest thing I've seen in years. I can't recommend it enough. Here's a sample gag:
"He'd been out shopping. This receipt indicates several purchases at a local pet shop."
"Any leads?"
"No, just some catnip and a flea-collar..."
If you've ever enjoyed anything like Airplane, Naked Gun, Police Squad et al, then you must see this. Really well observed parody of serious crime dramas, packed full of silly gags and great visual jokes - you'll need to watch it a few times as you'll miss lots.
All in all I think it's great to have this sort of comedy on TV again - makes a refrshing change from all the lame, peurile dross like Mrs Brown's Boys and The Inbetweeners. More please!!!
"He'd been out shopping. This receipt indicates several purchases at a local pet shop."
"Any leads?"
"No, just some catnip and a flea-collar..."
If you've ever enjoyed anything like Airplane, Naked Gun, Police Squad et al, then you must see this. Really well observed parody of serious crime dramas, packed full of silly gags and great visual jokes - you'll need to watch it a few times as you'll miss lots.
All in all I think it's great to have this sort of comedy on TV again - makes a refrshing change from all the lame, peurile dross like Mrs Brown's Boys and The Inbetweeners. More please!!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By G. Jenkinson
This is hilarious. What makes me laugh most about this is the use of DCI Jack Cloth's surname.
"The fact is that bodies keep washing up"
"Whatever"
"WASHING UP CLOTH!"
and
"Thanks to you the entire department is losing face Cloth"
I seriously cant wait for the next installment of the funniest thing thats been on TV in years. So much dry humour, DRY CLOTH!
"The fact is that bodies keep washing up"
"Whatever"
"WASHING UP CLOTH!"
and
"Thanks to you the entire department is losing face Cloth"
I seriously cant wait for the next installment of the funniest thing thats been on TV in years. So much dry humour, DRY CLOTH!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Ross
"I haven't laughed since my wife died."
"Why did you laugh when your wife died?"
This is a parody that's been made to look as a dark, gritty detective crime thriller. I found myself laughing so hard at some of the jokes that I had to rewind for the subsequent ones that I missed afterwards.
All the actors play their parts brilliantly, very deadpan and serious. Think of it like a modern British version of The Naked Gun.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
"Why did you laugh when your wife died?"
This is a parody that's been made to look as a dark, gritty detective crime thriller. I found myself laughing so hard at some of the jokes that I had to rewind for the subsequent ones that I missed afterwards.
All the actors play their parts brilliantly, very deadpan and serious. Think of it like a modern British version of The Naked Gun.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Touching
Absolutely brilliant-can't wait to buy some more, love the murder aftermath scene with the police investigators; 'this is the first time that he's been found dead so totally out... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Palmer
1.0 out of 5 stars
So sad
I love John Hannah's work, so when I saw this DVD and read the reviews I leapt at it. I wish I hadn't bought it. What a disappointment. Read more
Published 3 months ago by UK mystery lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
A touch of Cloth
This was a christmas present, it wasn't for me but they like it. Thank you very much. Will borrow it.
Published 3 months ago by ann wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
collecting
now i have the game i can put this film and put in my collection and get the rest later.
Published 3 months ago by fluff
5.0 out of 5 stars
great players
Saw this on TV & loved it, John Hannah is so good, quite a change for him to be in a comedy. The Names of the characters are instrumental in the way the script is produced, & the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by margot priestley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone should see this
It's more than just a parody it's excellence in picking apart police dramas is outstanding. There are so many jokes scattered about, to posters on the walls to the way a character... Read more
Published 5 months ago by James
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Funny
This is so funny, its a spoof of a cop show and its very cleverly done. John Hannah was very good too!
Published 5 months ago by samantha dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cracking
I watched this on TV when it came on, and have bought it as a present for a relative who doesn't have cable or satellite, but is a big Charlie Brooker fan. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. E. Metcalfe
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a laugh
Funniest spoof I've watched in ages. Had to watch it twice on successive evenings and still reckon I've missed a few of the many many subtle visual gags.
Published 5 months ago by Bob
1.0 out of 5 stars
shame
Shame a top actor in this unfunny twaddle,not funny,not witty,not anything.Not sure if it was mend to be satire,if so did not secceed.
Published 5 months ago by clandulla
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