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This wonderfully offbeat comedy follows the on-again, off-again romance of a mismatched Merseyside couple: fun-loving extrovert Brenda Wilson (Emma Wray True Love, My Wonderful Life) and shy, retiring birdwatcher Malcolm Stoneway (Paul Bown - Diamond Geezer, Planespotting). The path of true love is far from smooth and there are tears and break-ups, rows and reconciliations galore, but there is also an inexplicable attraction which brings the pair back together afte every stormy parting. A top-rated, British Comedy Award-winning sitcom that also starred Liza Tarbuck (Bleak House, Bonkers), Patsy Byrne (Blackadder, David Copperfield) and Elizabeth Spriggs (Harry Potter), Watching ran for seven series between 1987 and 1993; this complete-series set includes every episode, plus the four Christmas Specials.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This offbeat comedy series follows the on-again, off-again romance of a totally mismatched pair, Brenda Wilson and Malcolm Stoneway. The path of true love is far from smooth and there are tears and break-ups, rows and reconciliations galore, but there is also an inexplicable attraction which brings them back together after every stormy parting. ...Watching - Complete Series - 9-DVD Box Set
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Its fantastic to see Watching finally released on DVD, Series 1 at least, and my fingers are crossed for further series coming soon.
I adored this show as a teenager, and its wonderful to see it again as an adult. The first series is a slightly strange affair. Intended for an 'adult audience' the original script was littered with expletives, but were dubbed over with less offensive adjectives as the TV schedulers tried to decide where exactly the show should be placed in the schedule. Showing at 10pm on its launch, the series became more and more 'mainstream' with timeslots to match, but the humour remained strong.
There was always something very special about Watching. It may not have had the budget of other comedies of the time, and this first series almost feels like a regional-only production, but that special something hit me while 'watching' it back as an adult. Theres is a real-ness, and a wonderful heartwarming feel from all the main characters, which sets Watching head and shoulders above its contemporaries of the time.
Please Network, release all 6 series for us to enjoy again!
I adored this show as a teenager, and its wonderful to see it again as an adult. The first series is a slightly strange affair. Intended for an 'adult audience' the original script was littered with expletives, but were dubbed over with less offensive adjectives as the TV schedulers tried to decide where exactly the show should be placed in the schedule. Showing at 10pm on its launch, the series became more and more 'mainstream' with timeslots to match, but the humour remained strong.
There was always something very special about Watching. It may not have had the budget of other comedies of the time, and this first series almost feels like a regional-only production, but that special something hit me while 'watching' it back as an adult. Theres is a real-ness, and a wonderful heartwarming feel from all the main characters, which sets Watching head and shoulders above its contemporaries of the time.
Please Network, release all 6 series for us to enjoy again!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Like many of the reviewers I have been bowled over by just how well this series has matured over time. When the series first aired I was only five years old, and its whole run covered a lot of my childhood. The fact that I could enjoy it as a child and do so again now at the age of twenty-four, albeit in different ways, illustrates the depth of this programme. Great comedy makes you care about the characters; however feisty Brenda might be you're still rooting for her all the way, hoping that she and Malcolm get together properly. They're an odd match but utterly believable at the same time. We probably all went to school with a Brenda and a Malcolm and therein lies the secret of much great comedy. I can't wait for further releases of the remaining series.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sat down today to watch 1 or 2 episodes on my day off - ended up watching the whole DVD through. Found myself laughing out loud as I did when I first watched it as a student. Having now lived in the area it's set and spent many enjoyable hours birdwatching on the Wirral coast the reality is even stronger than ever (my wife has about as much interest in birdwatching as Brenda!) One of the most underrated but genuinely funny comedy series of the 80's. The styling is very much of that time, yes we really did dress like that, but the humour is timeless.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Watching
It was great to find this DVD on Amazon as I was big Fan. I didn't realize they had made so many series. A brilliant and funny DVD.
Published 5 days ago by birdynut
Watching "Watching"
The whole 7 series of the gentle comedy "Watching" are a delight for those who prefer their laughs in a subtle, "Good Life" type of way. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mr. Martin F. Williams
Charming and funny
I was hooked to, when I first so some episodes. It is when comedy meets real life and combination become so likeable and you find yourself "watching" it over and over again. Read more
Published 25 days ago by oxcambloom
Watching revisited - as brilliant as it was first time round
Watching was one of my favourite TV programmes in the 80s. Loved the story of the on-off romance between Brenda and Malcolm. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maggie B
Just Watching
Have just watched this box set from back to back, Brilliant
Emma Wray & Noreen Kershaw as her mum Genius
Patsy Byrne & Paul Bown as mother & son Amazing
In fact the... Read more
Emma Wray & Noreen Kershaw as her mum Genius
Patsy Byrne & Paul Bown as mother & son Amazing
In fact the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tommy Cooper
Watching
This is one of those series that is held in its highest regard for its british humour, well written for the perfect cast to play a part of english culture down to a tee. Read more
Published 4 months ago by yeshua
Comedy at its best
Watching - Series 1 -7 - Complete [DVD] [1987]Brilliant comedy from start till end, the main characters just grow and get better every series, FANTASTIC!
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. G. Harris
Watching
Comedy from the 80's. Based in Merseyside. Brilliant laughs. Probably looks a bit dated, but the quick wit never dates. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Towie
A true 80s comedy!
As a youngster growing up in the late 80s and early 90s Sunday nights weren't always my favourite night of the week (especially with the thought of another five days of school in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by CJ1980
Still brilliant
Loved this show back in the day but thought it may have dated a bit by now. I added this box set to my wish list to make up the numbers really but it turned out to be a smart move! Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. Finlay
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