Product reviewsNearest And Dearest - Series 2 (DVD, 2005)

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Very funny comedy series, thanks to Hylda Baker. A much under rated comedienne.

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Great

Never laughed so much

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Nearest And Dearest

One of the preserved golden oldies without offensive rude language, wish the modern stuff was as good

nearest and dearest

Features the complete five episodes from the second series of the popular television comedy. Episodes include: 'A Breach Of The Peace', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Demon Drink', 'All You Wish Yourself' and 'Now Is The Hour'.

Another five hilarious episodes here, including more appearances from stars and famous faces such as; Jack Watling, Ronald Adam, Charles Lloyd-Pack, Bill Dean (Brookside), Peter Butterworth (Carry Ons) and a young and attractive John Savident (Coronation Street)

In a couple of these episodes, Jimmy Jewel appears to have darkened his hair and looks quite attractive in some shots and somewhat younger. Jimmy Jewel was a marvellous actor - being the opposite of his character role - being quietly spoken and gentlemanly in real life. A good example of this can be seen in rare interview footage in a later DVD release included in bonus material. Madge Hindle has become more settled in her character as 'Lily', and considering she was playing a part more than forty years older than she was at the time, makes it an outstanding feat indeed!

As with the first season two episodes ('Wish You Were Here' and 'All You Wish Yourself') were borrowed to form part of the coming movie spin-off of 1972.Read full review...

nearest & dearest

I enjoyed watching this old comedy series, and have added discs to my collection. The price was right and I hope to get more in the near future.

iain

Nearest And Dearest Series 2 DVD

A life-long fan of Hylda Baker, I loved this DVD. 2nd Series much better than the first, very funny indeed. Watch out for Fred Elliot and Percy Sugdon from Coronation Street! Also the great Peter Butterworth.Read full review...

Hylda Baker at her best!

If you love Hylda Baker then you will love this! Hylda doing what she does best, getting everything wrong. Her use of the english language makes me laugh every time even when I've heard it before. Like describing a car she thinks has been bought for her birthday as 'excruciating'!!! Also 'double entendres' aplenty, as usual with Lilly and Walter - 'has he been?.... I think he's been' Then of course, there's Eli and Stan and the rest of the 'picklers'
Somehow, todays comedy just doesnt seem to compare, maybe its just me getting old, but it takes me back to a gentler, more relaxed time, if you don't know what I'm talking about, then you're maybe too young! But I'd recommend anyone, young and old, to watch Hylda because she was just a natural.Read full review...