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How To Start Your Own Country (Two Discs) (DVD) [2005]
 
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How To Start Your Own Country (Two Discs) (DVD) [2005]

DVD ~ Danny Wallace
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  • Actors: Danny Wallace
  • Directors: Lee Phillips
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Jun 2007
  • Run Time: 174 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BONP0M
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,385 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description

Inspired by the principality of Sealand (a WWII fortress 6 miles off the british coast that declared its independence in 1967) Danny Wallace set about establishing his own country. This DVD follows his hilarious efforts from trying to invade an inhabited island in the Thames (with his mate Jon, a supermarket security guard) to the liberation of his own flat and the acquisition of thousands of citizens for the brand new country of 'Lovely'. Hilarious stuff.


Synopsis

In this factual comic adventure, Danny Wallace attempts to create and rule over his own country. During his quest, he encounters a number of memorable individuals.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Lovely, 20 Jan 2006
By A Customer
This was a landmark series when it was aired on BBC2 in the summer of 2005. For everyone that spent the summer watching Lost on Channel 4 you missed a real televisual treat. However don't despair. Help is close to hand. Pre order your copy now and make up for your sins.

What makes this series so interesting is that is indefinable. Is it a comedy, is it a documentary. I'm not sure. I know I laughed a lot when I watch it and I am still quoting interesting facts that I picked up courtesy of Mr Wallace's extraordinary journey to create his very own country. I for one had no idea that the Vatican was a country or that a man called Dennis Hope had claimed ownership of the moon and is selling chunks of it on the Internet.

Throughout the series you find yourself asking a lot of big questions. What is a country? What is money? Is the death penalty ever really justified? Danny doesn't always have the answers but as we learn nor do the politicians and great thinkers he meets. As he says to renowned thinker Noam Chomsky, " don't come to me with problems Chomsky, come to me with solutions".

With two discs you get a lot for your money including every episode of Citizen TV, the live show that was broadcast on BBCi after each episode. For anyone that rang in to talk to Danny or sent him a picture, having claimed your home as an embassy then you will find yourself immortalised on this DVD (my embassy picture appears in the second episode).

There are also bags of very funny deleted scenes that really add to the whole viewing experience. Of particular note are the extended scenes of Danny's invasion of Eel Pie Island, and a hysterical scene at a Dog Show in Celebration, Florida. Add to this a behind the scenes featurette on the making of the national anthem and various karaoke sing-alongs and you've got yourself over six hours of viewing pleasure. Splendid.

In short this is a top quality DVD and should be on everyone's 2006 pre-order list.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Danny is King, 18 Jan 2006
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This DVD is a must for anyone who is a fan of the weird and wonderful.
I enjoyed following Danny on his quest to start his country and found myself waiting for the next episode to see what would happen next. There is a good mixture of fun and serious issues and I loved the National Anthem.
The DVD is packed full of extras including Citizen TV which I missed as didn't have interactive TV at home, it is well worth a watch
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All Hail Danny, 9 Feb 2007
This Series was immense,
Danny Wallace ventured forth with a scheme much reminiscent of
"Join Me" and started his own country (which is still going) in
his small london apartment,i think this series was hillarious and
you should definately buy it! Its well worth your time and money .
what are you waiting for?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish I'd seen it earlier
I first heard of Danny Wallace through my partner constantly raving about him. As a result I purchased this as a present for him. I can honestly say I now know what he meant. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Openshaw

2.0 out of 5 stars OK but seen it all before.
Well, not seen it before but read it, this is essentially the same idea as 'Join Me' except instead of Danny roaming the streets looking for 'Joinees' he's looking for 'Citizens'... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris Morse

4.0 out of 5 stars Danny Wallace for President!
A very funny series; and suprisingly insightful. Both entertaining and informative - what more can you ask! Highly recommended.
Published 7 months ago by Stinker Shaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it. Buy it now.
"How to Start Your Own Country" is, quite simply, excellent. The two discs contain all of the episodes as well as Citizen TV (which is really very funny), deleted scenes and a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Grant

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
I didn't manage to catch all these episodes when they first aired on TV, I probably saw 2 all the way through and I liked what I saw. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Ward

3.0 out of 5 stars Thought there would be more
Let me break it down. I watched the series thinking Mr. Wallace would actually start his own country and face all the obstacles there are. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2007 by puhzam

5.0 out of 5 stars UK Pro Consul General & Diplomatic Ambassador for New Utopia
Yes, yes, I am probably biased but as the New Utopia UK Pro Consul General and having been featured in episode 5 of the DVD series I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed... Read more
Published on 10 May 2006 by UK Pro Consul

3.0 out of 5 stars *Sigh*
Ok, so this series was certainly an entertaining filler of 30minutes each week, but as someone who followed Danny Wallace before his coronation as King of Lovely, I can't... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2006 by Will Sawney

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