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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0841887005852 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Pbs (Direct) Languages: Manufacturer: Pbs (Direct) MPN: 601 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Pbs (Direct) Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 10, 2006 Running Time: 120 minutes Studio: Pbs (Direct) Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The rich, textured chemistry of Dame Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer remains a pleasure in this two-episode reunion special of the beloved British sitcom As Time Goes By, the ongoing story of a couple that lost touch in their youth and rediscovered their love later in life. Made three years after the last season but starting right where the last episode left off, Part 1 begins with Jean (Dench, Mrs. Brown) feathering the nest for grandchildren, even though Lionel (Palmer, He Knew He Was Right) points out that neither Judy (Moira Brooker) nor Sandy (Jenny Funnell) have gotten pregnant yet. It turns out that Judy and Alistair (Philip Bretherton) have been trying, with no results, and Judy suspects the problem may be Alistair--who is wildly overcompensating to prove his virility. Meanwhile, Sandy is upset because Harry (David Michaels) seeks a promotion that may put him in harm's way. And in the middle of all this, Lionel gets a very unexpected visitor from Africa. If you're unfamiliar with As Time Goes By, this is not the place to start--the great pleasure to be had from these episodes comes from having watched the wonderful development of these characters over the nine previous series. As ever, the humor is subtle, gentle, but always psychologically apt and acted with deft aplomb. Dench and Palmer are compelling and delightful as a married couple who may find each other exasperating yet never fall out of love. Also included are outtakes from throughout the previous series and a short but charming documentary that follows the creation of an episode--the marriage of Judy and Alistair--from the first read-through to the final filming in front of an audience. Fans will be thrilled to get a glimpse of Bob Larbey and Sydney Lotterby, the two men who respectively wrote and directed every single episode of the show from the beginning. --Bret Fetzer Description: The lyrically funny romance of Jean and Lionel continues its whimsical course in the Reunion Specials as Jean Pargetter's (Dame Judi Dench) great anticipation for grandchildren is revealed much to husband Lionel's (Geoffrey Palmer) dismay. With son-in-law Alistair and daughter Judy having problems things don't look too promising. But will Jean's dream of becoming a grandmother come true when Sandy and her husband Harry return from Canada? Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Best Show Ever WrittenThis is the best show ever written. Funny, funny, funny. Sweet, romantic, wholesome and did I say funny. Its not your typical american comedy obviously, its British! But those Brits know how to write a good show, and they got Dame Judi Dench, WOW! and she stayed for the entire run of the show, what class!!! Geoffrey Palmer, great, great casting. I cant say enough good things about this show. I'd give it 10 stars but it only goes to 5 on this chart. Rating:  - AS Time Goes By--"Goes On"I'm so glad I can continue watching this series. I have the full set that preceeded and watch them over and over. HAving this episdoe has added to my pleasure. The outtakes are great too! I hope they make more!!!! Rating: - as time goes byI was very pleased with the product and the timely manner that I got it. Rating: - As time goes buy reunion DVDVery nice entertaining show. Have the whole series and enjoy it a lot. Good acting. This reunion ends the show. Great series. Rating: - entertainment at its bestjudi dench and geofrey palmer know how to deliver comedy...without every other word a swear word. perfect timing..marvelous story line... hollywood writers and actors could take a much needed lesson |
