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Special Features
- Outtakes
- Alternative ending
- Making-of featurette
- Interviews
- Photo gallery
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Leave it to the Brits to make even a "clip show" classy, and, in this case, brassy and sassy. The Slater women--formidable Mo and her granddaughters, Kat, Little Mo, Lynn, Zoe, and Moe--are among the most colorful characters on Eastenders, the long-running soap opera that rivals the venerable Coronation Street for England's hearts, minds, and obsession. In this produced for video special ("Never," the DVD box claims, "to-be-seen on TV,") the Slaters, in provocative schoolgirl garb, are incarcerated after a post-disco altercation with a bloodied policeman ("We bumped heads," insists Kat). While waiting for release, they reminisce about past travails, triumphs and tragedies. The most compelling clips concern Little Mo's abuse at the hands of her husband, Trevor, aptly described as "a nasty bit of goods"; a story arc so compelling it rates its own bonus segment on this DVD. Eastenders fans will enjoy watching the Slater women (especially the slatternly Kat) bond while tormenting the constabulary. Other behind-the-scenes goodies include a happier alternative ending to Little Mo's trial for attempted murder, and a documentary, "The Slaters Revealed," a good starting point for the uninitiated. --Donald Liebenson
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EASTENDERS:SLATERS - DVD Movie
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Chloe
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is my hope that this sampler gives viewers who've never been fortunate enough to catch this series here in the States a glimpse of this show & it's fine quality of drama.
EastEnders is a drama centering on the daily lives of working class Londoners along London's East Side. The core families are The Mitchells, The Fowlers & The Slaters. I find this a highly-addictive show.
Some true fans of British television would find this entertaining & engrossing. It was previously shown on BBC America i've heard, but as it was put on at a 1pm time slot, it never stood a fair chance to gain a larger audience here in the US. A shame really, because it deserves to be shown in all of it's splendor. It gained a cult following during it's screenings here. So much so that true, loyal fans who had followed it from BBCA had even boycotted the channel in protest of it's decision to cancel EastEnders from it's line-up.
I will buy whatever EastEnders that comes out. I hope the DVD release in the USA generates a renewed interest & that the series is picked up again in this country.
I believe the DVDs would sell fairly well & rake in great DVD sales. Decide for yourself!
Luckily I can follow the series with continuity as a friend in the UK tapes the show for me.
I would absolutely recommend this DVD! Buy it & enjoy it!!
EastEnders is a drama centering on the daily lives of working class Londoners along London's East Side. The core families are The Mitchells, The Fowlers & The Slaters. I find this a highly-addictive show.
Some true fans of British television would find this entertaining & engrossing. It was previously shown on BBC America i've heard, but as it was put on at a 1pm time slot, it never stood a fair chance to gain a larger audience here in the US. A shame really, because it deserves to be shown in all of it's splendor. It gained a cult following during it's screenings here. So much so that true, loyal fans who had followed it from BBCA had even boycotted the channel in protest of it's decision to cancel EastEnders from it's line-up.
I will buy whatever EastEnders that comes out. I hope the DVD release in the USA generates a renewed interest & that the series is picked up again in this country.
I believe the DVDs would sell fairly well & rake in great DVD sales. Decide for yourself!
Luckily I can follow the series with continuity as a friend in the UK tapes the show for me.
I would absolutely recommend this DVD! Buy it & enjoy it!!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By S. Olson
Format:DVD
Ever since BBC America took EastEnders off the schedule here in The States we've been in a drought. No more. "Slaters In Detention" is brilliant! The first DVD release of the long running Brit soap opera, hopefully it won't be the last! Nice to catch up with all the characters from Albert Square & the extras are very good as well. Buy this DVD & support the efforts to get the show returned to BBC America for all the ex-pats & American fans!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll make this quick. Awesome DVD. It has a bunch of bonus features that make up for the short (58 minutes) time we get to spend with the slaters in the cells.
This DVD went over Mo's ordeal with Trevor. The family moving to the square, and the overall 4-5 years. I'm sure you have all seen it, but it was really funny to see it again.
I highly encourage you to get this DVD as a gift to others or yourself; anyone will enjoy it.
This DVD went over Mo's ordeal with Trevor. The family moving to the square, and the overall 4-5 years. I'm sure you have all seen it, but it was really funny to see it again.
I highly encourage you to get this DVD as a gift to others or yourself; anyone will enjoy it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
For EastEnders fans
This special is a fun walk down Slater memory lane. Special features include outtakes, an alternate ending to Little Mo's trial, and more. Read more
Published 19 days ago by S
5.0 out of 5 stars
i want to see all of eastenders /soap
i got detention because i wanted to see eastenders so bad ,i love the eastenders soap. i wish i can see all soap on dvd
Published 4 months ago by fabric
2.0 out of 5 stars
For Women Only
British sitcom that tries too hard to be funny, edgy, and spicy all at once. This "retrospective" has the girls in jail reminiscing all the ups and downs of their last few years. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mr. critic
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Enough!
Liked the whole idea of an EastEnders compilation, but this wasn't enough EastEnders. There needs to be a entire series of DVD's to sate the appetite of those of us without it on... Read more
Published on September 13, 2009 by John K. Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Smashing" EastEnders DVD
Although the Slaters are not among my favorite EastEnders families, this DVD is well worth the purchase and multiple viewings thereafter. Read more
Published on October 3, 2008 by R. Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Slaters
Fantastic.... Lived in the UK for 4 years, miss Eastenders so much! This video reminded us of old times. Come on BBC...release the series!
Published on August 14, 2008 by Ronald W. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eastenders- Slaters in Detention
I would move back to England to watch EASTENDERS!!!
This film is a good snapshot of the range of characters and story lines.
Only complaint.... Read more
This film is a good snapshot of the range of characters and story lines.
Only complaint.... Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by V. Aune
5.0 out of 5 stars
When are we going to get more Easties on DVD?
This was really cute! Recommended viewing for all eastenders fans. Only criticism--it left us craving more! Read more
Published on May 27, 2005 by Linsey
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