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Drop The Dead Donkey - The Writer's Choice on DVD (2001)
Starring: Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Haydn Gwynne
Director: Liddy Oldroyd
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This disc contains six episodes of the comedy series that have been chosen by the writers along with an additional set of 50 classic moments. Set in the chaotic office of Globelink News, there is never a dull moment as personalities clash and incompetence reigns supreme.

Rate this: 71% from 647 members

- our price: £7.93
Drop The Dead Donkey - Sixth Series on DVD (1998)
Starring: Susannah Doyle, Neil Pearson, Stephen Tompkinson
Director: Drop the Dead Donkey
Certificate:
More classic comedy from the television show 'Drop The Dead Donkey' in the sixth and final series.

Rate this: 79% from 317 members

- our price: £7.93
Drop The Dead Donkey - Fifth Series (2 discs) on DVD (1996)
Starring: David Swift, Robert Duncan, Neil Pearson
Director: Liddy Oldroyd
Certificate:
More classic comedy from the television series 'Drop The Dead Donkey'.

Rate this: 80% from 393 members

- our price: £4.93
Jack And Sarah on DVD (1995)
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench
Director: Tim Sullivan
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In this charming British romantic comedy, Jack (Richard E, Grant), a recently widowed father, quickly learns that his yuppie lifestyle and workaholic ways don't mesh too well with a new baby's needs. Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for his infant daughter, he hires Amy (Samantha ..read more »

Rate this: 69% from 6,078 members

- our price: £9.93
Another Sunday And Sweet FA (1988)
Starring: David Bradley, Gordon McRae, David Swift
Director: Michael Apted
Certificate:
Two amateur football teams clash in a local needle match.

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Not available for rental

- our price: £5.99
No Sex Please, We're British on DVD (1973)
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Beryl Reid, Arthur Lowe
Director: Cliff Owen
Certificate:
A nervous bank clerk has to cope with a flood of pornographic mail, under the suspicious eye of his puritanical boss.

Rate this: 58% from 284 members

War And Peace (5 discs) on DVD (1972)
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Morag Hood, Alan Dobie
Director: John Davies
Certificate:
Drama based on Tolstoy's novel set during the Napoleonic Wars which follows the lives of two families, the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys.

Rate this: 68% from 438 members

- our price: £11.93
How To Succeed In Business Without Reall... (1966)
Starring: Robert Morse, Michele Lee, Rudy Vallee
Director: David Swift
Certificate:
Adapted from the Broadway musical comedy, this is the story of J. Pierpont Finch, a young but bright window-cleaner who decides to take on the corporate world. Guided by a success manual, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, his first ploy lands him a job in the mailroom of the World ..read more »

Rate this: 51% from 7 members
Due for release on 4th January 2010

- our price: £3.93
The Parent Trap on DVD (1961)
Starring: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith
Director: David Swift
Certificate:
Two long-separated twin sisters meet unexpectedly at a summer camp. Together they hatch an ingenious plot to re-unite their families.

Rate this: 64% from 1,460 member

- our price: £4.43
Pollyanna on DVD (1960)
Starring: Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman
Director: David Swift
Certificate:
The heartwarming story of a young girl who brings goodwill and happiness to the residents of a New England town. Hayley Mills won an honorary Academy Award for her performance.

Rate this: 72% from 699 members

- our price: £17.93
Jack Rosenthal Collection - Vol. 1 (5 discs)
Starring: David Swift, Gordon McRae, Freddie Fletcher
Director: Jack Rosenthal
Certificate:
A Four Disc Box Set collecting together for the first time some of the dramatic output of prolific TV screenwriter Jack Rosenthal.

Rate this: 63% from 70 members
Not available for rental

- our price: £7.93
Drop The Dead Donkey - Second Series (2 discs) on DVD
Starring: Robert Duncan, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Director: Liddy Oldroyd
Certificate:
Features the complete episodes from the second season of the topical comedy show, based in the offices of 'Globelink News'.

Rate this: 74% from 1,081 member

- our price: £5.43
Drop The Dead Donkey - First Season (2 discs) on DVD
Starring: Robert Duncan, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Director: Liddy Oldroyd
Certificate:
Features the complete episodes from the first season of the topical comedy show, based in the offices of 'Globelink News'.

Rate this: 72% from 1,781 member

- our price: £7.93
Drop The Dead Donkey - Third Series (2 discs) on DVD
Starring: Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey
Director: Liddy Oldroyd
Certificate:
Deputy Editor Alex has quit Globelink News, leaving a post to be filled... features all episodes of the hilarious third season

Rate this: 72% from 982 members

David Swift facts

5 most recent films

Drop The Dead Donkey - The Writer's Choice - 3.5 stars
Drop The Dead Donkey - Sixth Series - 4.0 stars
Drop The Dead Donkey - Fifth Series - 4.0 stars
Jack And Sarah - 3.5 stars
Another Sunday And Sweet FA - 3 stars

5 highest-rated films

Drop The Dead Donkey - Fifth Series - 4.0 stars
Drop The Dead Donkey - Sixth Series - 4.0 stars
Drop The Dead Donkey - Second Series - 3.5 stars
Pollyanna - 3.5 stars
Drop The Dead Donkey - Third Series - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Another Sunday And Sweet FA - 3 stars
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying - 2.5 stars
No Sex Please, We're British - 3.0 stars
Jack Rosenthal Collection - Vol. 1 - 3.0 stars
The Parent Trap - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Gordon McRae - 7 times - show films
Freddie Fletcher - 7 times - show films
Robert Duncan - 6 times - show films
Ingrid Lacey - 6 times - show films
Neil Pearson - 6 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Jack Rosenthal - 6 times - show films
Liddy Oldroyd - 5 times - show films
Michael Apted - 1 times - show films
Tim Sullivan - 1 times - show films
John Davies - 1 times - show films

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