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Great music, a superb cast and a fantastic dark and witty script took this 1987 multi-BAFTA winning series to number 82 in the BFI’s top TV programmes of all time – and made household names of its stars, Robbie Coltrane (Cracker) and future Oscar winner, Emma Thompson.
The series follows the fortunes of rock and roll band The Majestics – Scotland's very own heroes of the 1960s beat boom – who re-group to play a 25th anniversary tour. Despite the death of lead singer Jazza McGlone in a freak car crash, band manager Eddie Clockerty is still determined to re-create the Majestic's halcyon days. So, in his place, the group's manager Eddie Clockerty recruits Jazza’s less-than-enthusiastic younger brother Danny.
As the group performs in some of Scotland’s less salubrious clubs and pubs, it seems their personal disagreements and private tragedies will force the band to disintegrate. Is there any way the self-styled 'Kings of Rock and Roll’ can avoid a slow self-destruction and recapture their former glories?
The Tutti Frutti sleeve was designed from hand drawn paintings commissioned especially for the release by acclaimed Scottish artist John Byrne.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The series follows the fortunes of rock and roll band The Majestics - Scotland's very own heroes of the 1960s beat boom - who re-group to play a 25th anniversary tour. Despite the death of lead singer Jazza McGlone in a freak car crash, band manager Eddie Clockerty is still determined to re-create the Majestic's halcyon days. So, in his place, the group's manager Eddie Clockerty recruits Jazza's less-than-enthusiastic younger brother Danny. As the group performs in some of Scotland's less salubrious clubs and pubs, it seems their personal disagreements and private tragedies will force the band to disintegrate. Is there any way the self-styled 'Kings of Rock and Roll' can avoid a slow self-destruction and recapture their former glories? The Tutti Frutti sleeve was designed from hand drawn paintings commissioned especially for the release by acclaimed Scottish artist John Byrne. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Tutti Frutti - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
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Finally the BBC has got its act together and released this magnificent series on DVD. It has never had an official release, even on tape. Rumours circulate about problems with copyright of the music, lost footage, and reluctant actors. Whatever it was they've sorted it and over 20 years on its finally here!
Written in only a few weeks in a shed next to the Tay by acclaimed painter and polymath John Byrne, the series follows the misadventures of ageing rockers, The Majestics, as they tour the backwaters of Scotland.
It will show up much of today's British TV. It took risks. It moved at a sedate pace, stretched out in its characterisations and revelled in great dialogue. Consider that in 1987 this and the Singing Detective were on our screens. Seen anything as good as that lately?
This was the first time that Emma Thompson came to my attention. I'm from the West of Scotland myself, and when I saw this performance I assumed the actress was from Glasgow. She carried the West End accent off so well. Coltrane is of course magnificent, along with Katie Murphy and Richard Wilson, and the rest of the cast is made up of many of the stalwarts we have seen as ever shuffling bit players in Scottish TV and theatre over the years.
Absolutely unmissable stuff.
Written in only a few weeks in a shed next to the Tay by acclaimed painter and polymath John Byrne, the series follows the misadventures of ageing rockers, The Majestics, as they tour the backwaters of Scotland.
It will show up much of today's British TV. It took risks. It moved at a sedate pace, stretched out in its characterisations and revelled in great dialogue. Consider that in 1987 this and the Singing Detective were on our screens. Seen anything as good as that lately?
This was the first time that Emma Thompson came to my attention. I'm from the West of Scotland myself, and when I saw this performance I assumed the actress was from Glasgow. She carried the West End accent off so well. Coltrane is of course magnificent, along with Katie Murphy and Richard Wilson, and the rest of the cast is made up of many of the stalwarts we have seen as ever shuffling bit players in Scottish TV and theatre over the years.
Absolutely unmissable stuff.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this as a young twenty something when it first aired back in 1987 and had always harboured very fond views of it . I purchased the DVD with some trepidation worried that my memory may have oversold it to me and for the first episode and a half the slow pace (by today's standards)left me slightly deflated. However the series then hit its stride and the belly laughs came thick and fast mixed with moments of real sadness and beautiful poignancy.Some of the physical comedy in particular had tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks. Volcanic eruptions of anger from the various band members produce the best moments. The Majestics are a band that are ever only one barbed comment away from World War Three. All the actors are on the top of their game but special mention to Maurice Roeves as Vinny (more the fire man than the iron man of Scottish rock!) who comes up with the mother of all cataclysmic breakdowns at the end.Oh and Emma Thompson deserves praise for mastering a perfect Glasgow accent and looking so damn gorgeous.A five star must buy, it has not dated.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At long last 'Tutti Frutti' is out on DVD and I can finally retire my off-air VHS recordings, which are nearly worn out. This is a terrific series - if you've never seen it, I envy you as you will have the pleasure of meeting Danny-Boy and Suzi for the first time. Not forgetting the fabulous Richard Wilson as band manager Eddie Clockerty. Maybe now people he meets in the street will once again ask him to say "Miss Tonerrrrrr!" as he calls for his secretary, instead of Victor Meldrew's "I don't belieeeve it!!".
The only disappointment - the relative lack of extras; just an interview with writer John Byrne and another with Emma Thompson (which turns out to be a contemporary appearance on Terry Wogan's chat show). Perfection would have been a commentary track with Coltraine, Thompson and Wilson, though the chances of getting them all together at the same time must be practically zero, so it's no real surprise we didn't get one. But that doesn't detract from the series itself, still one of the best things that BBC Scotland has ever done.
The only disappointment - the relative lack of extras; just an interview with writer John Byrne and another with Emma Thompson (which turns out to be a contemporary appearance on Terry Wogan's chat show). Perfection would have been a commentary track with Coltraine, Thompson and Wilson, though the chances of getting them all together at the same time must be practically zero, so it's no real surprise we didn't get one. But that doesn't detract from the series itself, still one of the best things that BBC Scotland has ever done.
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Discs were as new and it arrived in a matter of days. Would recommend this company to any prospective customers.
Published 2 months ago by kerfuffle
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I enjoyed the tv screening of Tutti Frutti and watching it again had me laughing again. The blend of characters is superb along with the Majestics grand tour as far north as... Read more
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This was bought as a present and the recipient is very pleased with it. We will be borrowing it later and looking forward to watching, as he was an extra in the film.
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Tutti Frutti extremely funny
Watched the series in the 80's and have waited this long for it to be released on DVD.
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Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Brown
brings back memories
This program was first shown on the BBC when i was 17 years old and when it came on and i used to stop what i was doing to watch it as i like my music from the 60's and this... Read more
Published 5 months ago by feedback909
You shouldn't laugh really
This is so true to life. Byrne at his best. It slides gradually from slightly darkly amusing into ever blacker and blacker comedy. It shouldn't really be funny. But it's hilarious! Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. H. Tonge
Brilliant - don't miss this
If you have never seen it or you can't recall what all the fuss is about I urge you to invest your money and find out. Read more
Published 13 months ago by T. Parker
Brilliant
I never tire of watching this series.............having at long last gotten my hands on a copy of it! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Emsierra
Great Show
A show with a cult following - pity it was only the one series. Trying to introduce my teenage sons to the series but its taking a while. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Big A
Liked this one a lot.
Tremendous value for this DVD set containing performances of great quality. I guess the content is not to everyone's taste. Once again fast free delivery.
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