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One TRUE comedy classic. It will never be shown on television again but if your no snowflake and like a good laugh then get this series. All the actors are fantastic and it is VERY well acted.You can just tell the whole cast enjoyed doing their parts in the show. But you have to hand it to the great Windsor Davies as he just steals the show. The bad thing is that many of the snowflake generation will just look at the show and find fault in everything. This was written in the 70's and based at the end of the second world war. So if you love well written classic comedy then sit back and enjoy, and loose yourself in the jungle
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I had forgotten how good the writing and acting was in this series. Forget about the pc brigade who would see this erased. One minor niggle is there is no episode guide booklet or insert with this boxset. A quick search sorted that out. Otherwise, I'm glad I bought this. Excellent.
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I loved this programme when it aired in 70-80s love Windsor Davis still makes me laugh eventhough in 21st century it's not correct to say some of the things that are said in this boxset, has to be taken into context that the world has changed since made. All the old comedies are the the best, written by the best Croft and Perry . Well worth the money
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This programme is so funny i cant stop laughing at it. Typical classic 70,s Brittish humour.In todays PC world i do not think it will ever be back on the television but not malicious or racist as it makes fun of every character in it.A true classic
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To a modern-day audience; overtly racist, homophonic and totally unacceptable! Even back in the 1970s, it was performing a tightrope act, with regards to race relations and for this reason alone, the BBC were immensely brave for ever showing on British t.v. Thank goodness they did, because laughing is therapeutic to the soul and 'straight' men and women of any nationality won't fail to be amused. In today's confused, politically correct and (to some) Orwellian society, anyone attempting to produce a series like this would very likely end up in court, and suffer death threats on the way; social media would vilify them to the extent that they'd need police protection and, after a long sentence, a new identity! These days, just discussing on social media, some of the many hilarious scenes, could result in trouble, were you to express any approval! In our quest for tolerance and inclusivity, I fear we've totally lost the plot with regards to the distinction between laughing at someone (always unacceptable in my opinion) and laughing with them (entirely acceptable). This series does the latter and its innocent charm will to many, impart a feel good factor, way beyond anything we'll see again! Ironically, far from damaging race relations, I'd argue that it might actually improve them, considering the touching scenes from final series. Read full review
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