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As Time Goes By, Vol. 1 [VHS]

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I have dropped in on this series a number of times in the last year, but not understanding the plot thought, "Funny, I wish I understood what was going on." Well now I do and I wonder why British TV caters to people with a high school education and American TV hopes you have graduated 6th grade. Incredible acting...the characters talk to each other...not the camera. Still somewhat absurd...but true life can be a bit absurd if you are not in a rut. Judi Dench tends to get the attention but I find myself in utter love with Lionel...Geoffrey Palmer. He somehow makes himself incredibly attractive by portraying Lionel as crusty but incredibly vulnerable...a tough characterization.

I have bought all the videos that are available, but I want to see more....Lionel and Jean get married...Lionel and Jean meet his ex-wife. I hope the series enjoys a rejuvenation in America. It rates 1050% compared to American sitcoms. I actually feel my intelligence and vocabulary are being honored...not to mention my age, which is no where near Jean and Lionel's. You Brits have been lucky with this one...I turn into a romantic sop when I watch it...and I enjoy it. More videos please and salutations to Dame Judi and Geoffrey!

How we would love to *personally* know Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy and all the "As Time Goes By" gang. A true delight, we are enraptured by each episode. The writing is top notch, the actors simply superb. How lovely to finally have the first 6 episodes of this superlative BBC series on tape. We can only hope that the entire series will be offered on tape soon. Hint?? Do yourself a favor and invite Jean and Lionel into your life...they have found each other again and we are all the better for it. A treasure from start to finish. Who is more delicious than Judi Dench and Geoffery Palmer? When you tire of the network televison assault on your senses...or their idea of what passes as *pleasant comedy*, pick up these tapes, meet the gang and settle in to be delighted.

This series is one of few current television shows which deserve to be released on tape, in my opinion. (If that sounds like some old consevative busy-body attitude, I'll tell you now that I'm 15) I fell in love with this show the first time I saw it. The tapes are wonderful, I hope they continue releasing the later series(British version of seasons). The plot has been fairly well explained by prior reviewers. The acting is superb, Dame Judi's Jean and Geoffrey Palmer's Lionel are truly characters with whom you wish you could visit. I have yet to find any show which consistantly maintains the level of intelligance and humor found in As Time Goes By. The eighth season is just coming to America in the summer and fall 2000, I hope a ninth will soon follow.

As a long standing fan of British Comedies (or "Britcoms" as they are referred to on BBC America) this series is one of my personal favourites. In it, we meet Lionel and Jean. The pair (superbly played by Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench)were once lovers during the Korean conflict. Many years later, they rediscover each other. Their life together from that point is the basis of this wonderful show. To enjoy the series, you must have a varied sense of humour. You must also understand Geoffrey Palmer's very wry humour. Slapstick comedy is virtually nonexistent. So if you don't care for any other type of humour, this series is not for you. This series is for people like myself who like Judi Dench, semi-serious shows, and a bit of romance mixed in. If you enjoy any of the above, this wonderful series is for you. My recommendation is to watch it on the BBC America network (for those of you fortunate enough to have a satelite). See if you enjoy it. If you do, then buy a few of the volumes from here. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

This is my absolute favorite of the Britcoms. I discovered it on my local PBS station 3 or 4 years ago and gradually became totally hooked by the excellent acting and intelligent writing. This series has spoiled me for the mindless American comedy drivel we get most of the time--with one or two exceptions. What a treat to see Dame Judi playing so well off the low-keyed, droopy-faced, Geoffrey Palmer. He is absolutely 'brilliant'--as they say on the other side of the pond. If you're looking for intelligent romantic comedy, and enjoy the wry-on-toast British style, you'll like this series.

Yes, we were all would love to live in that household! Sandy should never move out after Judy marries Alistar! (Will we ever see a little Alistar, Jr.?) After immersing oneself in these shows you feel as if you know these wonderful people! Not only is it the most romantic comedy/drama ..dialogue ;not leaving out the exquisite English vocabulary..but how would you love to reside in Jean's kitchen forever and one could die in Lionel's manor kitchen. This tape(s) are a must for all Brit Com fans and absolutely a must to introduce anyone to British tele... Hope they make more and more...one cannot get enough of this excellent show!

"As Time Goes By" is one of the reasons the BBC has so many devoted fans. This is an understated, humorous, warm and affectionate show about two people comfortably into their middle ages re-discovering each other after an absence of 35 years. This isn't teen angst. It is intelligent and slightly magical. Geoffery Palmer is the coolest guy on the planet, to boot. Treat yourself to this great tape.

I have seen all 54 eposides of As Time Goes By and every one is just as good as the last one. It is a heartwarming series with wonderful acting. Judi Dench and all the supporting cast are made for the parts they play. It is so great to see that love can last so long in absence and bloom in middle age again. I have just ordered volumes 3 and 4 and am anxiously awaiting the rest of the series.

This is the very beginning of a series that will knock your socks off. Dame Judi Dench plays Jean, a very strong, witty, and sexy older woman. Geoffrey Palmer portrays Lionel, a frustrating but lovable older man with a quick sarcastic wit. If you like British sitcoms, light comedies, soap operas, and good story lines, then you will like "As Time Goes By". Volume 1 sets up the series and gives you the premise of the story. The series gets increasingly better, and draws you in. It's really refreshing to see lovers that are older and realistic. Give this a try, you won't be sorry.

If you enjoy good dialogue and don't experience withdrawal pangs due to the total lack of video game visuals you just can't help loving this video. If I had to pick a single series to watch, AS TIME GOES BY would definitely be my choice. This video sets the characters and tone of the entire series and is just plain fun. There are plenty of giggles, chuckles and some real guffaws in each episode. The characters are well developed and just eccentric enough to be appealing. It appears that the writers and producers of this one know what they did right. You will too when you see it.