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Just Good Friends - Series 1 And 2 [DVD] [1983]

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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Paul Nicholas, Jan Francis, Sylvia Kay, John Ringham, Ann Lynn
  • Directors: Ray Butt
  • Writers: John Sullivan
  • Producers: Ray Butt
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Playback
  • DVD Release Date: 24 May 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001MIQYO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,752 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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  • Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen 4:3
  • Language: English
  • Region Code: 2


Synopsis

With her first marriage only recently over Penny decides it best to keep her feelings in check when she bumps into her old boyfriend Vince - especially since Vince left her standing at the alter alone on their wedding day 7 years before...

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Punch me in the stomach, 2 April 2005
By A Customer
I agree with the verdict of the other reviewers of this excellent DVD package, however one point needs clarification.

This set includes all 14 episodes from the first two series of Just Good Friends. After the second series the BBC broadcast a special 90 minute episode for Christmas 1984. This was intended to be the show's finale, but the writers and cast re-united for a third series two years later. The third series comprised six regular length episodes and the finale, a 35 minute special broadcast on Christmas Day 1986.

The next DVD release will hopefully include the Christmas 1984 special and all seven episodes from the third and final series. And the sooner it's released the better!

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Good Friends is Just As Good Now, 4 Feb 2006
Would those favourite bits that I remembered after all these years be as funny now as they were then? Yes they are.

Too many to mention but, without giving anything away, there's the episode when Penny gets into Vince's car and looks through his diary and wallet . . .

And the episode when Penny's mother tells Penny about the friend that was pregnant at 18.

One of Vince's best one-liners consists of just one word - see the episode in series 2 when Penny makes an announcement.

Vince's mother, wonderfully loud and embarrassing, makes her first appearance in Series 2, memorably played by Ann Lynn, who, in contrast, also played the refined mother of Raquel in Only Fools & Horses, although it was only a brief appearance as I remember, in the first "final" episode when Del and Rodney became millionaires.

Disappointed that this wasn't the entire collection, so we don't get to see the Pinners' family party at their Portugal villa, and that bit when Penny was sitting on the balcony . . . Like others I'm waiting for the final episodes to be put on DVD - what's holding them up? (Hurrah, it's coming) (at least I thought it was!)

And it's strange how Vince and Penny look so young - they didn't look that young when I watched it on TV back in the early eighties !!

If you've never seen it before, don't forget to let the end credits finish rolling before switching off, there's always a "punchline" after the credits have finished.
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars On DVD - at last!, 22 May 2004
By S. Kew "kews21" (UK) - See all my reviews
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At long last we have the official release of the classic John Sullivan series Just Good Friends. This was first broadcast 21 years ago and I am amazed it has not been released before now!
The DVD set contains the complete 14 episodes from series 1 & 2 - with the classic first episode where Vince and Penny bump into each other, 5 years after Vince jilting Penny at the alter. The scene in the restaurant where the waiter lights Vince's plastic cigarette is priceless alone!
Well done Playback for this release - I am just disappointed that for 3 discs containing the complete series 1 & 2 you couldn't have sneaked the Xmas special from 1984 on as an extra - but as long as you release series 3 and the two Xmas speicals soon you are forgiven!
A classic and funny programme, well worth your money and well worthy of the mighty John Sullivan as writer - classic lines throughout!
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5.0 out of 5 stars just good friends
im lucky i have all 3 series plus the 90min christmas special i can see them time and time again jan & paul were a great combination
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5.0 out of 5 stars Luckily I have Series Three
Yes lucky old me, I kept Just Good Friends on video from back in the 80s. Shall I tell you what happens... no, I won't spoil it for you. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2007 by Michael Lawson

4.0 out of 5 stars Funnier the second time round
I am a huge fan of just Good Friends, I have series 3 on VHS and have watched it time and time again over the years. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by Ms. M. Georgiou

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nostalic
Like evrything written by John Sullivan this is very entertaining and there are some really good lines, they don't write them like this anymore unfortunately so we have to put up... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2006 by Bodd

2.0 out of 5 stars A comedy more suited to radio
I decided to sit and watch this, a comedy I never got into when it was first aired and I can now see why. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by Owzat

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
I enjoyed watching this series as a teenager when it was broadcast, and although I probably wouldn't have bothered at full price, I thought it would be worth a punt at the reduced... Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by Jonathan Oakey

4.0 out of 5 stars When is series 3 going to be released on DVD????
Really enjoyed the DVD pack, hasn't lost any of its humour at all. I agree with one viewer's comments that they should have included the TV special they did on the... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2006 by Glamrock Princess

5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud!!!
This is so great! I watched the series in the 80's as a teenager - the series has lost nothing over time. I laughed and laughed! Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by Mrs. A. R. Berry

5.0 out of 5 stars Encore! Encore!
I was too young to watch them first time round but I distinctly remember the laughter through the walls as I lay in bed with my teddy bear. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2006 by emmalouchu

5.0 out of 5 stars When is the next series being released on DVD!?
Having watched 'Just Good Friends' as a child, I have extremely fond memories of it - I didn't understand all of the one-liners, but appreciated the quality! Read more
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