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Ever Decreasing Circles - Series 1 [DVD] [1984]
 
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Ever Decreasing Circles - Series 1 [DVD] [1984]

DVD ~ Richard Briers
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor, Geraldine Newman
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 25 Feb 2002
  • Run Time: 125 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UOGQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,581 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In the 1980s sitcom EVER DECREASING CIRCLES, Richard Briers plays Martin, a control freak who torments all those around him, including his wife Anne (Penelope Wilton). When the laid-back Paul (Peter Egan) moves into the neighbourhood, Martin immediately recoils at his easygoing ways. This collection includes the first five episodes of the series.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful warm comedy from superb performers, 28 Feb 2002
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I've been waiting for this literally for years! This DVD has the first 5 episodes of Ever Decreasing Circles. It is gentle and sometimes hilarious comedy from a cast that includes Richard Briers(The Good Life etc)as Martin Bryce. It works so well because we are all like the central character at times- pedantic, petty and fighting for recognition but also loyal, warm and keen to do the right thing.
The series is a wonderful view of middle-class England in the 1980s and was actually made around Billingshurst and Wisborough Green in Sussex.
The stories revolve around Martin Bryce who runs all the societies in his neighbourhood until a handsome and talented new neighbour (Cambridge and brilliant at everything) moves in next door.
I heartily recommend this DVD which comes with an interview with Richard Briers. I understand the second DVD is due out soon.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent, magical and hilarious., 14 Mar 2002
By Andrew Patrick (The Wirral, Merseyside, UK) - See all my reviews
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Like all great comedy, Ever Decreasing Circles can stand repeated viewings and never pall. The characters and the ensemble playing of a memorably talented cast, combined with a supreme quality of writing, make this one of the great and unsung comedic gems of British Television.

If I have one slight quibble it would be the the BBC have only released the first 5 episodes and that there is little in the way of additional features on the DVD. If they only had more faith in the product perhaps more people would experience the sheer pleasure of British comedy of the highest order.

For me you can keep the Good Life, enjoyable though that was. It can only be the modest starter to a main course fit for comedy gourmets everywhere.

Superb; brilliant; more please - and quickly!

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb comedy to watch over and over, 3 Mar 2002
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At last this wonderful comedy series has been released on DVD and Video. You just can't help seeing little bits of yourself and your friends in the characters! If you are feeling fed up or a bit sorry for yourself watch Martin and his long suffering wife Ann and you will soon be laughing at them and youself. I missed the original screenings and only discovered it by seeing the feature length finale. I can't wait for the release of further episodes.
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I love this series and am glad it has been released on DVD. How can you not like these people. Especially Martin. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cleverly written and brilliantly funny!
Richard Briers is truly brilliant in this hilarious performance of a man living by routine. His alter ego, Peter Egan, is dashingly handsome and quick witted... Read more
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