Jeeves & Wooster - The Complete Series | 
 enlarge | Directors: Ferdinand Fairfax, Robert Young, Simon Langton
Actors: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Richard Dixon, Robert Daws, Michael Ripper
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  98 reviews
Sales Rank: 746
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 8
Running Time: 1150
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 4.8
MPN: 70585
ISBN: 0767049128
UPC: 733961705850
EAN: 9780767049122
ASIN: B00006AVRK
Theatrical Release Date: 1990
Release Date: November 26, 2002
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Description
Bertie Wooster is feeling a bit shy of the mark when his new valet reports for duty, bringing with him a much-needed cure for the effects of the previous night's excesses. On the strength of this sterling debut, Jeeves is formally retained, and the unsuspecting servant is thrown headlong into the glorious mix of overbearing aunts, unbidden guests, friends in need and romantic entanglements that is Bertie's lot in life. To millions of devoted fans, P.G. Wodehouse's "Jeeves and Wooster" stories are a delightful obsession, an irresistible and irreverent romp through the drawing rooms of Edwardian England's tweedy elite. Now, these comic masterpieces come to life in acclaimed productions with an extraordinary cast that features Hugh Laurie (Sense and Sensibility, Strapless) as the well-meaning but dim aristocrat Bertie Wooster, and Stephen Fry (Wilde, Cold Comfort Farm) as Jeeves, his hilariously arch and resourceful valet. This 8-DVD collector's set includes 23 digitally restored and remastered episodes.
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 A perfect comedy November 25, 2008
There are no flaws in this series based on the splendid stories of P.G. Wodehouse. The setting and backgrounds are beautiful and the writing is excellent, especially in the episodes which were drawn from multiple stories. The true masterpiece of this series is the acting of the two lead characters. Stephen Fry's work has flown under the radar in every instance and his portrayal of Jeeves ranks with the great comedy character depictions. Hugh Laurie is equally brilliant. Those who only know him as House seriously need to watch him as Bertie Wooster. After that they should check him out in Blackadder and A Bit of Fry and Laurie. I can't watch him as House because it is such a step down from the brilliance of his performance as Wooster. I also can't take the American accent, it doesn't do him justice in his ability to steep any sentence with layers of nuance.
Brit comedy November 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You can't beat these writers. A young Hugh Laurie - singing no less - playing the farce. Stephen Fry as Jeeves is untouchable. If you love the English language - this is a must. Good for families as it does not delve into sexual inuendo.
 See a different Hugh Laurie October 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Those who have come to Hugh Laurie only through his curmudgeonly incarnation as House need to see his goofier side as Bertie Wooster, the upper class British bumbler who gets into dire strait after dire strait if not for the machinations of his valet, Jeeves. Stephen Fry is hilarious as the understated and intelligent Jeeves and Laurie is brilliant as the self-assured but obtuse and feckless bumbler. Those who love British humor and British TV and film, particularly period film, will find these very entertaining, I think.
Gets Better adnd Better August 7, 2008
The First Season Volume 1 was a bit slow, but after that it was just so funny. Very addictive and hilarious. Stephen Fry is such a class act.
Classic! July 2, 2008
This collection captures Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie at their best. Splendid farce that bites at its subject matter without going overboard or losing the joy of it. Great for all ages but it is best for those of us who have been around long enough to catch some of the more obscure references.
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