Jeeves And Wooster : Complete ITV Series (8 Disc Box Set) [1990] | ![Jeeves And Wooster : Complete ITV Series (8 Disc Box Set) [1990]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510SJ61WVQL._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Robert Young, Simon Langton, Ferdinand Fairfax
Actors: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Charlotte Attenborough, Robert Daws, Simon Treves
Studio: ITV DVD
Category: DVD
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £17.01
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 588
Format: Box Set, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 8
Running Time: 999
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.7 x 1.4
EAN: 5037115091932
ASIN: B0009HBN5U
Theatrical Release Date: 1990
Release Date: July 18, 2005
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Condition: Brand New.
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 What ho! May 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I say Jeeves, some chap has gone and and popped a set of TB progs onto some of these bally old DVDs. What jolly cheek! Have you seen them? Are they any good?
Well Sir, I have indeed. It was with some approbition that I embarked upon the perusal of this set of digital video disks. It had occurred to me that Mr. Fry may not appear, in some circles, to be ideally cast as the Gentleman's Gentleman, due to his apparent nescient lack of experience in the capacity of such a position. Additionally his stature may seem somewhat incommensurate to some with such a position as a gentleman's valet. However, having viewed the series of television programmes, upon reflection I would be inclined to proffer the opinion that this does not appear to be the case. Mr. Fry performs the role most admirably and has gained the respect of many for his munificent rendering of the role.
Mr. Laurie was never in doubt as an ideal candidate for the role of Mr. Wooster. Those of us who have previously viewed Mr. Laurie on the television may cast our minds back to his superb performance as King George in Blackadder III, in which his faultless interpretation of a bumbling fool is widely applauded.
It has been observed that the episodes do not portray the comical vignettes with the pedantic rendition and exactitude that true officianadoes of the Wodehouse genre of humorous literature may have preferred, however as a televisual diversion it is highly amusing. The combination of Messrs. Fry and Wooster as the central characters is highly appropos, and the scenic rendition is without fault.
It is highly regrettable that when the director concluded the series he did not extend his attentions to the Blandings series. Richard Briars would perform admirably in the role of the Earl of Ickenham were it bestowed on him, not least because of his experience in the Good Life of quadrupeds of the genus Sus and in particular the domesticated variety scrofa. Penelope Keith would no doubt excel if cast as Lady Constance though I fear that there is an element of truth in the rumours that she is in fact of a lower class than a lady of a landed Shire family. It has also occured to me that a bespectacled David Walliams would delight audiences as Rupert Baxter.
To summarise, this collection of is one of televison preogrammes is of the highest calibre, and I would deem it a great shame if the opportunity to view them were foregone.
Would that be all sir?
 I AM UNABLE TO ASK AMAZON A QUESTION April 20, 2008
0 out of 12 found this review helpful
Hi Amazon,
You must try harder!
Amazon is selling a complete ITV series, but does not advise what is in the pack and which series is it?
Regards
Anthony Clark
Never read the books but love this production March 22, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I tried to read one of these books about thirty years ago and found it rather irritating and silly. Being a fan of the main characters, I thought I would give this set a go. Am I glad that I did. Wooster is silly - theres no other word to use. But the potrayal by Laurie is magical. He genuinely seems to anjoy looking an absolute twit. Fry just seems to feed off the situations and I've never seen better from him. With two great lead characters and really good supporting actors, lavish sets and a production that pays more than enough attention to detail, this can't fail to entertain and amuse. It only goes to show that a series with no nudity, no violence, no swearing, no noisy police chases-in fact nothing at all that you find in the drivel fed to us on a daily basis by current programme controllers- is so refreshingly funny and enjoyable to watch that you begin to wonder what has happened to quality like this.
Get it! I'll bet that you watch it more than once!
 Digitally Remastered - Do I wait for HD-DVD and or Blu-Ray January 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have this superb series in the original 4 series x 2 DVD offerings. The video quality isn't quite up to snuff as it seemed to be just a standard rip from a professional tape system.
But this set is advertised as being "digitally remastered".
Do, I ask myself, I wait for a HD-DVD or Blu-Ray release to get the very best quality, or do I replace my original DVD sets with this one complete box set? It is very reasonably priced. But is it worth buying in standard DVD format?
There is absolutely no doubt about the content - as far as I'm concerned Exton did a brilliant re-scripting of the original books. Of course, some of the characters have been changed to match the situations, and some of the situations have changed to match the characters accordingly. But I've read the books by Wodehouse and can't help thinking that Exton did the best he possibly could, and that is very good indeed.
Fry (currently re-writing "The Dambusters" for David Frost and compere on "QI") and Laurie ("House") make the perfect couple for these engaging characters. Ok, there are a couple of pregnant pauses in the first couple of episodes, but they soon get it right and pefect their characters.
No, the performances are enough for me at the moment. So I think I'll wait for the High Definition versions (if we ever see them). I can still enjoy them as they are, and I do. I must watch them at least three times a year!
A true delight. December 24, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The casting is UTTERLY superb. The music, faultless. The "feel" of the TV adaption so "right" for Wodehouse's stories.
I will accept that Jeeves and Wooster are not to everyone's taste, but if they are to yours you will struggle to find a TV adaption to match this.
A good buy.
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