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As Time Goes By 4 [VHS]

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I began watching this series on PBS and was hooked immediately. It is a quiet little comedy with a heart. The characters in this show - Lionel, Jean, Judith, Sandy, and Alistair - are written and acted with depth and quality, a trait that is missing in the majority of American sitcoms today. From the first episode, these characters draw you into their lives and make you feel as if they are "real" people that you'd meet on the street somewhere in your own life. After all, we've all had letters lost in the mail, known lovers separated by military service (although not all of the men were kicked by a vicious enemy mule as Lionel was in his service!), and known people who were separated by circumstances who've once again found each other. Watching the dynamics of the Lionel-Jean-Judith-Alistair romantic loop is a reminder that what we think we want in life is not always what's meant to be. I am constantly amazed at how the Lionel-Jean story mirrors my own life (I recently reunited with a former boyfriend from my high school days 30 years ago) and watch with amusement as I see my own situations being played out on "As Time Goes By." This video is a must-see for anyone who enjoys romantic comedy, good writing and acting, and who believes we can all fall in love -- no matter what age you are or what you've been through in your life.

This is one of the best series' and by far, the best British series ever made. I live in America so I watch this on PBS ,but what I love about is it has no commercials, excellent storyline Judi Dench and Philip Bretherton. They are both so delightful! I watch it every time it comes on. I have never watched a British series before this one, but this turned me on to them. They are so clean, no profanity, violence, or adult situations in it. I completely recommend this boxed set as well as the others.