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Jonathan Creek - Complete Series 1-4 & The Christmas Specials Boxset [DVD] [1997] | ![Jonathan Creek - Complete Series 1-4 & The Christmas Specials Boxset [DVD] [1997]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513C6y0UB5L._SL500_.jpg) | Actors: Alan Davies, Julia Sawalha, Caroline Quentin Studio: 2 Entertain Video Category: DVD
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Rating: 88 reviews
Format: Box set, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 9 Number Of Discs: 9 Running Time: 1500 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 3.1
EAN: 5014503156329
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1997 Release Date: November 29, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Fabulous reminder of what the BBC does best November 4, 2006 Phil Robertshaw (Wirral, England) 100 out of 101 found this review helpful
If you've never seen Jonathan Creek, you don't know what you're missing. Easily one of the BBC's best comedy-dramas of the last 20 years, this series combines mystery, magic, humour and some quite superb acting performances from Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin and latterly, Julia Sawalha. A number of guest stars also add to the talent on view, notably in the regular appearances of Stuart Milligan as Adam Klaus.
This box set combines the four series and the Christmas specials. Even having seen them all before, I still had to rack my brain to remember just how some of these complex storylines eventually resolved themselves (on many occasions, forgetting altogether). This series is a reminder of just how brilliantly Caroline Quentin, in particular, can adapt to any acting challenge. The chemistry between the leads is perfect and it all adds up to a hugely enjoyable series.
If there's any gripe at all, it is that the extras, while good, are few and far between. Surely an outtakes section for each series wouldn't have been too much to ask? All we really get is a brief discussion of how the series was conceived, a commentary on a single episode, the original screen tests of Davies and Quentin and a few deleted scenes. All but the latter of these appear on the first disc. So if you're looking for a lot of bonus materials here, you'll be disappointed.
That aside, this still gets the full five stars because it's a brilliant series and one that every fan must own. Magical!
Crazy for Creek!!!!!!! October 3, 2005 Lorraine S. Middleton (Brandon, Mississippi) 21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I am totally addicted to Jonathan Creek. The acting and writing of this program is excellent. Alan Davies is brilliant as he solves all the insoluable cases. It far eclipses other mysteries here in the States. But then, it IS British and that alone makes it a superior product to me. Please make plans to release it for our region. Even though zone free players are available, it would be nice to simply use the one I already own. You'd be surprised to know of the popularity of this program in the US. Remember how Doctor Who took off??????
Take Care when Ordering December 8, 2008 Glen Satour (Australia) 82 out of 85 found this review helpful
This is offered so that you can purchase both the box set and the Charistmas specials - be aware that the christmas specials are included in the box set - so if you click to order both you will recieve 2 christmas specials,and waste money
BBC's Best Ever October 6, 2005 Mr. J. J. Niland (London) 58 out of 61 found this review helpful
This collection is quite simply brilliant. I've been an avid fan of the Jonathan Creek series since the first ever episode, 'The Wrestler's Tomb', was aired.It's clever, it's funny, and just incredibly entertaining. Alan Davies plays Creek brilliantly, and both Caroline Quentin and later Julia Sawalha are both fantastic as side-kicks. There isn't really much that I can say about the series that will will come close to doing it justice- it is THAT good. Buy it, enjoy it, and see if you can solve any before Jonathan does. Brilliant!!!
I agree - Jonathan Creek is the bees knees! January 16, 2005 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Jonathan Creek is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best things to be screened on TV ever. It's brilliant mix of comedy and mystery give it a unique feel. The mystery's are great and very clever and the acting is superb. Buy it!
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