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Surgical Spirit - Complete Series 6 (1994)
Starring: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
Sheila Sabatini is a brilliant surgeon, but her sharp tongue gets her into trouble with fellow consultant surgeons George Hope-Wynne and Neil Copeland...

50% from 5 members
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Surgical Spirit - Complete Series 7 (1994)
Starring: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
Medical comedy that focuses on the highly regarded yet angry and feared surgeon Sheila Sabatini (Nichola McAuliffe). Features all the episodes from series seven.

53% from 3 members
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Surgical Spirit - The Complete Series 5 (1993)
Starring: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
Medical comedy that focuses on the highly regarded yet angry and feared surgeon Sheila Sabatini (Nichola McAuliffe). Features all the episodes from series five.

43% from 6 members
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Surgical Spirit - The Complete Series 2 (1990)
Starring: Duncan Preston, Nicola McAuliffe, Marji Campi
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
Medical comedy that focuses on the highly regarded yet angry and feared surgeon Sheila Sabatini (Nichola McAuliffe). Features all the episodes from series two.

56% from 10 members
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Desmond's - Series 1 on DVD (1989)
Starring: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder
Director: Charlie Hanson, Trix Worrell, David Askey
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"Desmond's" followes the exploits of Peckham barber shop proprietor Desmond Ambrose, his wife Shirley, three children and an assortment of locals and regulars.

79% from 172 members

Executive Stress - Series 2 - Complete (1987)
Starring: Penelope Keith, Geoffrey Palmer
Director: John Howard Davis, David Askey
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Penelope Keith is Caroline Fairchild, a stubborn and feisty woman who defies all conventions and preconceptions by going back to work despite being middle-aged. This release features the second series of this cult sit-com produced by Thames Television.

55% from 4 members
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Executive Stress - Series 1 (1986)
Starring: Penelope Keith, Geoffrey Palmer, Harry Ditson
Director: David Askey, John Howard Davies
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Penelope Keith is Caroline Fairchild, a stubborn and feisty woman who defies all conventions and preconceptions by going back to work despite being middle-aged. This release features the first series of this cult sit-com produced by Thames Television.

45% from 9 members
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Thomas And Sarah - The Complete Series (4 discs) (1979)
Starring: Graham Cull, Pauline Collins, John Castle
Director: David Askey, Christopher Hodson, John Davies
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A spin-off of the award-winning historical drama Upstairs Downstairs, this television series continues the lives, loves, and exploits of Thomas (John Alderton) the chauffeur and Sarah (Pauline Collins) the parlour maid as they try to strike it rich in Edwardian England.

65% from 61 members
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Backs To The Land - Series 2 (1978)
Starring: Marilyn Galsworthy, John Straiton, Philippa Howell
Director: David Askey
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John Stratton, Marilyn Galsworthy, Terese Stevens and Philippa Howell star in the War-era sitcom the follows the trials and tribulations of a couple of Land Girls who are sent to work on a farm. Features all the episodes from series two.

56% from 9 members
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Backs To The Land - Series 1 - Complete on DVD (1977)
Starring: Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens, Marilyn Galsworthy
Director: David Askey
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This release features the complete first series of BACKS TO THE LAND, the cult comedy programme from the late 70s starring Philippa Howell, Terese Stevens and Marilyn Galsworthy.

55% from 17 members

When The Boat Comes In - Series 4 (6 discs) on DVD (1976)
Starring: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, Christopher Neame
Director: David Reynolds, Jonathan Alwyn, David Askey
Certificate:
The complete series 4. Jack returns to Gallowshields from New York having lost his money in the Wall Street crash. Disc 1: Back to Dear Old Blighty; A Gift From Heaven Disc 2: A Medal for the Argentine; Flies and Spiders, Extras Disc 3: Oh my Charming Billy Boy; Friends, Romans and Countrymen ..read more »

75% from 577 members

No, Honestly - The Complete Series (1974)
Starring: Pauline Collins, John Alderton
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
This gentle, romantic sitcom stars the real-life partnership of Pauline Collins and John Alderton as a couple recounting the eventful earlier years of their married life together. Written by another highly successful husband-and-wife team – Terence Brady and Charlotte Bingham – the series’ novel ..read more »

44% from 5 members
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The Fenn Street Gang - Series 2 - Complete (1972)
Starring: Leon Vitali, Carol Hawkins, Sue Bond
Director: David Askey
Certificate:
Contains the complete second series of the classic television show The Fenn Street Gang.

38% from 8 members
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The Fenn Street Gang - Series 1 - Complete (1971)
Starring: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry
Director: David Askey
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This sitcom was a spin-off from Please Sir, it follows the activities of the pupils of Form 5C after leaving Fenn Street School.

33% from 12 members
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Bless Me Father - Complete Series
Starring: Arthur Lowe, Sheila Keith
Director: David Askey
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In this hilarious Britcom classic, a newly minted priest learns the ropes from a crusty veteran with a gentle brogue and a sharp eye on the bottom line. Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army) stars as Father Duddleswell, wily pastor of St. Jude's parish in suburban London. Daniel Abineri is the eager young ..read more »

41% from 10 members
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Doctor In Charge - Series 1 - Complete
Starring: Robin Nedwell, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies
Director: David Askey
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The continuing misadventures of Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies) and Paul Collier (George Layton) see them move further up the promotion ladder, but no change in their fondness for slacking off and trying to chat up girls, nor in their ability to drive Professor ..read more »

46% from 12 members
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Sorry - Series 1 on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Corbett
Director: David Askey
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Meet Timothy Lumsden, a 41 year old librarian, diminutive in stature, with a keen interest in amateur dramatics. A smart enough chap, witty and bright; but women do often cause him to blush. This, however, is never an obstacle to his romantic intentions. What always is the obstacle is his mother - ..read more »

70% from 182 members

The Gentle Touch - Series 2 - Complete
Starring: Jill Gascoine, William Marlowe, Paul Moriarty
Director: John Reardon, David Askey
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DI Maggie Forbes (Jill Gascoine) takes on both criminals and her fellow officers in 1980s England. Features the complete second series, comprised of 10 episodes.

60% from 8 members
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Sorry - Series 2 on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Corbett
Director: David Askey
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The complete second series of the popular sitcom. Episodes include "Cromer Or Bust", "Perchance To Dream", "Sons And Lovers", "Great Expectations", "The Next Best Man" and "Could Do Better".

70% from 126 members

Doctor At Large - The Complete Series
Starring: Barry Evans, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies
Director: David Askey
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Following on from his student misadventures in Doctor In The House we catch up with Michael Upton's equally disaster prone solo career in Doctor At Large. Features the complete series.

41% from 14 members
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David Askey facts

5 most recent films

Surgical Spirit - Complete Series 6 - 2.5 stars
Surgical Spirit - Complete Series 7 - 2.5 stars
Surgical Spirit - The Complete Series 5 - 2.0 stars
Surgical Spirit - The Complete Series 2 - 3.0 stars
Desmond's - Series 1 - 4.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Desmond's - Series 1 - 4.0 stars
When The Boat Comes In - Series 4 - 4.0 stars
Sorry - Series 2 - 3.5 stars
Sorry - Series 1 - 3.5 stars
Thomas And Sarah - The Complete Series - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The Fenn Street Gang - Series 1 - Complete - 1.5 stars
The Fenn Street Gang - Series 2 - Complete - 2.0 stars
Surgical Spirit - The Complete Series 5 - 2.0 stars
Doctor At Large - The Complete Series - 2.0 stars
No, Honestly - The Complete Series - 2.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Christopher Neame - 7 times - show films
Roger Avon - 7 times - show films
Susan Jameson - 7 times - show films
Ian Cullen - 7 times - show films
Simon Cadell - 7 times - show films

Most frequent directors

David Reynolds - 7 times - show films
Jonathan Alwyn - 7 times - show films
Ve - 6 times - show films
Christopher Hodson - 5 times - show films
John Davies - 5 times - show films