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The Sweeney - Series 3 - Complete [1975] [DVD]

DVD ~ John Thaw
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  • Actors: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Hywel Bennett, Peter Dyneley
  • Directors: Christopher Menaul, David Wickes, Douglas Camfield, Mike Vardy, Terry Green
  • Writers: Andrew Wilson
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Sep 2005
  • Run Time: 650 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002ADY4M
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,014 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
The entire third series of the action-packed dry-witted smash hit cop show of 1970s.
They're a classic detective double act, John Thaw is the mature, serious and irritable Regan, while his young partner, Dennis Waterman, is the cheeky cockney Carter who's a hit with the ladies. Part of London's Sweeney Todd the Flying Squad (rhyming slang!) they're called upon to raid villains' homes, particularly when there are semi-clad ladies involved. Regan and Carter face violent clashes and often use firearms and illegal methods to get an arrest. Undoubtedly influenced by movies like GET CARTER this acclaimed, gritty and notably realistic TV series--where police work is not glamorised and the effects on personal relationships of the committed coppers is all too clear--still has resonance, but at the same time is of its time.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get yer Trousers on... and buy this now, 13 Aug 2004
Fantastic series of box sets, this is the third season of sweeney, with decent extras, interviews with guest stars from certain episodes, all digitally remastered, still full of gritty 70s "realism". the two episodes featuring psycho Tim Cook played by the great George Sweeney are particuarly memorable and worth buying just for these. You will not regret buying this set,especially at amazon price- just over two quid an episode!!.. roll on season four, network just need to release dempsey & makepeace now to make my day!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!, 12 Aug 2004
By NEO "Daren" (orpington kent) - See all my reviews
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Well done Network Video on this brilliant issue of the Sweeney series 3 ! , this to my mind is one of the best cop shows.With the brilliant John Thaw as tough (get yeah trousers on) Jack Regan and street fighter Dennis Waterman as Carter.This series takes on a softer edge with more comedy and less violence.But is better for it with even stronger story lines with more action.There are many guest stars of high quality in some of the best episodes.
Haskins still has his work cut out to keep Regan in check but has respect for Regan.The Dvd's offer excellent value with a raft of extras from Guest cast intro's to the Sweeney Annual PDF.The re-mastering has been done very well making the show almost seem brand new.The only minor gripe is the size of the display box which is hard to store.And would be better in a compact 4 DVD box to my mind , but this is only being pedantic.So come on Network Video lets see Series 4 issued very soon please !!! or your Nicked !!.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars STUNNING, 9 Dec 2004
By R. J. Salusbury "RJS" (Winchester) - See all my reviews
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British TV at its very, very best. Maybe it's an unfair comparison, but if you compare this to let's say The Bill, then there really is no competition - Regan and Carter win hands down.

If you ever find yourself snowed in for a couple of weeks, this box set and the three others in the series will make the experience a rather pleasant one!

Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars as good as the first two sets...good extras too!
By series 3 , the hard-drinking, swearing, rule breaking "heavy mob" were really in their stride.

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Published on 13 Aug 2004 by Mr. S. R. Dhain

5.0 out of 5 stars action, humour. fags and drink!
Luckily for me we live in the era of repeats as i am too young to remember this series. Jack Regan and George Carter are played superbly by John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2004 by rupertfantastique

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