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  • Actors: Jimmy Saville, Chris Eubank, Neil Hamilton, Christine Hamilton
  • 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: 4
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 8 Oct 2007
  • Run Time: 786 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000S6UZGK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,489 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description
Step into Louis Theroux’s weird and wonderful world with The Louis Theroux Collection, a selection of the best from his critically acclaimed series’: Weird Weekends; When Louis Met and Louis And…

The award winning series, Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, delves into the strange lives of some of America’s most colourful and controversial characters. No subject is overlooked as Louis meets members of the swastika worshipping white supremacists, middle aged swingers and politely asks porn stars "Is being a porn star really the dream job for any man?"

Louis’ unique and relaxed interview style offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with his interviewees, revealing fascinating eccentricities never seen before.

When Louis Met, introduces us to the private lives of disgraced MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine, while cigar smoking, tracksuit wearing and self-proclaimed legend Jimmy Saville talks about the death of his mother - his beloved Duchess, his charity work and cruise work. Louis also interviews the eccentric Chris Eubank, subtly unveiling his insecurities and his new life as a celebrity following his retirement for boxing.

In Louis And The Nazis he travels to California to get under the skin of the American neo-Nazi movement and investigates whether they are dangerous political extremists or simply delusional? In Louis And The Brothel, he takes a six-week sojourn at America's biggest legal brothel - "The Wild Horse Ranch" in Reno, Nevada, meeting the girls and the punters, including a well-hung cowboy and a disabled widow.

The Louis Theroux Collection is packed full of hilarious observations and quick-witted banter as Louis cleverly invites his interviewee’s to reveal their inner most quirks and traits, giving his audience a unique insight into the person behind the persona.

A must-have purchase for fans, this four-disc box set also includes never previously released excerpts of Louis’ reports on Michael Moore’s TV Nation featuring early encounters with the Ku Klux Clan, Millennialist religious leaders and evangelical policemen in the United States.

Synopsis
Collection compiling some of the most compelling episodes of Theroux's series Weird Weekends, When Louis Met... and Louis and.... Episodes include "Louis And The Nazis", "Louis and the Brothel", and revealing interviews with the likes of Neil and Christine Hamilton and Sir Jimmy Saville.


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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for fans, 24 Nov 2007
This 4 disc collection contains:

Weird weekends

Black nationalism
Head for the hills
Gangsta rap*
Porn*
South Africa
Swingers
Thai Brides
Wrestling*

When Louis met:

Jimmy*
Paul & Debbie
The Hamiltons*
Chris Eubank
Ann Widdecombe

Louis &
the Nazis
the Brothel

Louis's bits from TV Nation

*Previously available on The Best of Weird Weekends vol 1 & 2 dvds.

For anyone hard of hearing, English subtitles are included


When I first saw this for preorder I was overjoyed because I thought the collection would be complete. Alas it's missing a lot of great Louis Theroux episodes- some available on past dvds (Hypnosis, UFOs) but many unreleased (Infomercials, Off off broadway, Demolition derby, Louis & Michael Jackson...). Louis writes in the insert that he wanted to include "When Louis met Max Clifford" in the set but Simon Cowell refused to give legal permission. Fans like myself then, can only hope they release a 2nd volume in the near future and Simon finds his sense of humour and relents. Needless to say however that what is part of this collection is well worth the investment.

The back of the dvd box states that due to copyright there have been some edits made to some episodes but I can happily say that whatever edits were made aren't noticible overall. There do seem to be a couple of abrupt cuts in one or two episodes but I have no idea if that wasn't how they were originally broadcast.

Lazily the only extras in this collection are a very young looking Louis' reports from Michael Moore's old TV Nation show. At the very least they could have ported the extras from the previous Weird weekend dvds to this set. At most episode commentaries would have been a very welcome addition.

Regardless of all the could-have-beens if you're a Louis Theroux fan this is an essential purchase and I would also recommend getting his book/audiobook in which Louis revisits and follows up on many of the subjects featured in this collection.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Documentaries at their best, 12 Jan 2008
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This collection is an excellent tribute to Louis Theroux's work over the past decade or so. His unique style of interviewing is great. He puts himself in the most awkward of scenarios and manages to make his audience laugh, think and react in ways only he could. A mixture of well-known 'celeb' interviews and 'weird culture' documentaries makes this collection a real insight into how people live. The DVD includes hours of interesting viewing for Theroux fans or for those people out there who are yet to experience this talented man at work. Recommended!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best documentaries you will find, 19 Jan 2008
Louis theroux is a genius in my eyes and with this set you will agree,the way he works with people to bring out what they try to hide and the way he subtley exploits people with ridiculous,often offensive beliefs is wonderful. There are a few classics missing due to people not giving consent but this is still a flawless line up and a must have for louis fans,documentary fans and people with a love of wry humour
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5.0 out of 5 stars Theroux as you already know him
As a representation of Theroux's work, I think this is excellent, lacking only the Max Clifford episode which was apparently not included for legal reasons (yet another reason to... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Viewing!
Have always loved Louis, and wasn't disappointed with the product! Esp liked 'Swingers', where Louis got naked to try and get into the 'lifestyle'... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Penny

4.0 out of 5 stars Louis Theroux..what a legend
This DVD collection is great as it contains his greatest pieces of work through Wierd Weekends, When Louis met & Specials such as 'Louis & the brothel' and 'Louis & the Nazis'... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Clews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD Action Packed and Very Funny!
Excellent DVD set, especially for the price!
Full of interesting facts and some very funny moments!
Bargain!
Published 6 months ago by Master Daniel T. Ladyman

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Before I Watched the DVD
For Many years I have enjoyed watching the quick and amusing interviews/ situations, louis Theroux has created for the BBC and the public, this DVD is of no exception, therefore i... Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Loughrey

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection
if you like louis theroux youll love this collection, 4 discs of his best documentaries and interviews, at a great price aswell
Published 21 months ago by G. Stephenson

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