You Rang, M’Lord? – The Complete Boxset Series One – Four [DVD]
You Rang, M'Lord? - The Complete Boxset Series One - Four [DVD]
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: An outstanding comedy series, written by acclaimed veterans Jimmy Perry and David Croft, which reunited many of the cast from the award-winning sitcom Hi-De-Hi!Working class chancer Alf Stokes (Paul Shane) and James Twelvetrees (Jeffrey Holland) first meet as soldiers in the battle trenches of France during the First World War. They find the body of an officer and, assuming that he's dead, Alf robs him of his valuables. Then they find that the officer, the Honourable Teddy Meldrum (Michael Knowles), is still alive so they carry him off to a field hospital.Ten years later, James is working in the household of Teddy's brother, Lord Meldrum (Donald Hewlett). Alf suddenly turns up and is taken on as the new butler, against James' wishes. Alf's daughter, Ivy (Su Pollard) also starts working in the household as a parlour maid but her relationship with Alf is kept secret... ...You Rang, M'Lord? - Series 1-4 - 8-DVD Set
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Having already reviewed series one when it came out I wanted to add some comments for the boxed set. In my opinion it would be well worth buying this series as a full set as it makes a wonderfully satisfying whole. The characters (some of whom start with a hard or deceitful side) round out beautifully as the 1920s draw to a close and you start to really care what happens to all of them.
In series 3 and 4 the writing (which slows a little in series 2) improves and the viewer is drawn into the hopes and dreams of every character (no mean feat in writing for such a large cast) and the laugh track which is so annoying in the early episodes is toned down a lot after series two.
Although the product description has only Su Pollard listed as the star don’t let this fool you – This is truly an ensemble piece, with all the best lines going to the supposedly minor characters.
Two episodes in particular stand out for me, both in series 4, ‘Come to the ball” is beautifully written and filmed, and ‘Well, there you are then’ brings the twenty seven episodes (surprisingly only two years in the lives of the characters) that we have spent with Alf, James, Ivy, Mabel, Henry, Mrs Lipton and the Meldrum family to a end with, unusually, a proper conclusion to the story for all the characters who had become, by then, very dear to me.
If you are one of the few who, like me, disliked “Hi-de-Hi’ I would encourage you to give this a try – it’s far superior.
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This is a great series All four are 5* I was sorry when I saw the last episode on Disc 8 But the good thing is that I can start all over again.
A DEFFO must for a DVD Box set collection.
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This brilliant series has been far too long coming to DVD. I cannot understand why the BBC should have dragged its feet the way it has. But now it’s here, and what a joy it is to see again! It is social satire at its most perceptive while at the same time being immensely entertaining. It is set in the 1920s. Upstairs is Lord Meldrum and his family, its fortunes based upon the rubber products it makes, including… yes, you’ve guessed it. Downstairs are the servants – and even here there is class division, with poor Mabel the skivvy looked down upon by the others and excluded from any perks that might be on offer, while the scrounging local bobby is welcome to everything. The range of characters is wide, the situations varied, and the series develops as a fully integrated story from first to last as the fortunes of the family gradually decline. There’s so much to watch, and at more than one level, that each episode can be enjoyed over and over.
Do buy it. You won’t be disappointed.
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You Rang M’Lord? was a written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad’s Army, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi! 26 episodes were broadcast between 1988 and 1992. By then it had become a favorite with the British public, but without having achieved the popularity of other Croft sitcoms, such as Hi-de-Hi!, Dad’s Army, ‘Allo ‘Allo! and Are You Being Served? However, this could be because it has rarely been repeated due to the length of the episodes (50 minutes) which does not suit current broadcast slots (30 minutes).
You Rang M’ Lord? is a comedy set in the house of an aristocractic family (Lord Meldrum) in the 1920s, contrasting the upper-class family and their servants in a house in London, along the same lines as the popular drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
Su Pollard in her role as the he well meaning, but rather naive maid is the star of the show the whole cast works together perfectly The triple treat of Paul Shane, Jeffry Holland and Su Pollard are value for money as always, but everyone was cast so well and that even the minors roles are a dream for any Actor to play. The post-Victorian aristocratic setting is perfect for class distinction humor, its underlying political themes subtle enough to serve the humor only. This series reveals that all “classes” of people are driven by basic human nature, the same foibles, desires, hopes, and dreams. The situations are hilarious and tied to an overall theme in each episode.
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After a delay of some fifteen years it is marvellous now to have this series available on dvd in a quality of vision and sound that was not possible on its first showing in the early 1990s. Although Jimmy Perry and David Croft have created an amazing series of programmes over the past twenty five years or more, including the almost legendary ‘Dad’s Army’, they reached a peak of writing and production in these programmes which, in its breadth of detail, it would be difficult to match let alone surpass. The cast realise their conception to perfection, and their acting shows a rare distinction in its combination of farce, comedy and seriousness – (yes, also seriousness, because this comedy drama deals as well with serious issues within a light-hearted context.) The period settings and costumes recreate the late 1920s to perfection, and, it almost goes without saying, the production values are of the highest standard. An essential set for anyone interested not only in television comedy, but anyone interested in consummate comedy-drama. To be seen again and again with the greatest enjoyment; it is indeed a masterpiece.
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Really think this is one of the best British comedies ever made
Somehow the writers and actors always avoided to stoop to the lowest common denominator, typical for many popular comedies
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This is comedy heaven, filled with memorable catch-phrases, strong characters and familiar faces, the props and sets are amazing. We are transported back to the nineteen- twenties, to the home of Lord Meldrum and his various family members. We also see life through the eyes of the servants, I really can`t find a bad thing to say about this. Like a fellow reviewer, I felt this was far superior to Hi De Hi. You will recognise loads of people, including Paul Shane and co, to the British (silly ass!) officers from It Ain`t Half Hot Mum, right down to the annoying air raid warden from Dad`s Army. Wonderful stuff.
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This is one of the best comedies I have seen, it is so very funny and very witty, I love the way the servant’s all sit around the table drinking afternoon tea and eating Mrs Lipton’s cherry cake, and poor Mabel looks on as usual with her mouth watering, you really do feel for the characters in the roles that they play. The cast are brilliant Paul Shane, Jeffery Holland, Sue Pollard and not forgetting the honourable Teddy (Michael Knowles) who loves chasing the servant girls… the humour just goes on… and on… even in a serious moment. I do agree with some of the other reviews that this great comedy wasn’t realised sooner, in my view this comedy written by Jim Perry and David Croft deserves higher recognition, thank goodness the dvds came out a true masterpiece that I highly recommend.
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First class comedy from that great duo Perry & Croft, who also wrote ‘Dad’s Army’ & ‘Hi-de-Hi’ etc. ( why weren’t such talented hero’s of comedy Knighted for enhancing our lives?). As with all Perry & Croft comedies there are many good characters in this series with good lines for all and the emphasis is yet again on the eccentric nature of the British & our perceptions of ‘class’. So, if you like this style of easy and ‘polite’ comedy you’ll find the whole box set brilliant and repeatable humour for all the family, plus it’s great value for money!
You Rang, M’Lord? – The Complete Boxset Series One – Four [DVD]
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Very funny comedy about the life of a rich noble family and their stuff. Full of cute jokes and gags. I would recommend it to anyone who likes classic, non-rude, intelligent humor.