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On The Up - Series 1-3
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Keep it "up!"
Review date: 2008-08-03 Rating: 8 out of 10
A great and funny treat, as one would expect from the pen of Bob Larbey ("As Time Goes By"; "A Fine Romance"). The only reason it doesn't earn a fifth star is the thinness of some of the acting: Dennis Waterman as Tony is a trifle over the top, while Judy Buxton as Ruth is transparently acting - but those are personal opinions with which others probably won't agree. Others in the cast leave little or nothing to be desired: The lovely, warm Jenna Russell as Maggie, the P/A and Sam Kelly as Sam the chauffeur. A separate mention is reserved for the magnificent late, great Joan Sims as the cook, Mrs Wembley. What an outstanding artiste she was and how greatly missed! This is great fun, and will appeal to anybody who enjoys a good laugh, especially as it cocks a snook at "the establishment" in portraying these so-called underdogs as top dogs. British humour to savour and savour again. Buy it!
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Surprisingly Worth While !
Review date: 2007-05-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
I have been a great fan of as time goes by for years, and was as a result recommended On the Up (written by the genteel Mr. Bob Larbey)
So after many weeks I finally bought the three series. And what a surprise, good paced genuinely funny (with some great laugh out loud moments, mostly including Mrs Wembley, the great late Joan Sims!) and highly watch able. Each character has there own winding road for you to follow and enjoy. Don't be put off by looks, its surprisingly worth while watch!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Dennis Waterman
Sam Kelly
Jenna Russell
Joan Sims
Creators:
Dennis Waterman (Primary Contributor)
Joan Sims (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Cinema Club
Manufacturer: Cinema Club
EAN: 5014138304300
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 3
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-02
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Language: English (Original Language)