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Pelham Grenville Wodehouse's immortal characters are brought to glorious life in this hilarious series, starring Hugh Laurie as the chinless but charming Bertie Wooster and Stephen Fry as his valet and frequent savior, Jeeves. Superb period detail, performers who seem to have been born for these roles, and a hearty helping of Wodehouse wit make these shows essential viewing for anyone in search of a sophisticated chuckle. In "Jeeves in the Country," Bertie's incessant and tuneless trombone playing drives his faithful valet to distraction, resignation, and a new position as Chuffy Chuffnell's gentleman's gentleman. Bertie meanwhile moves to the country, where he can practice in peace, or so he hopes. But when Chuffy's engagement to a wealthy American heiress hits unexpected complications, Jeeves and Bertie must try to put things right, and it's not going to be easy.
--Simon Leake
Product Description
To millions of devoted fans, P.G. Wodehouse’s "Jeeves and Wooster" stories are a delightful obsession, an irresistible and irreverent romp through the snooty drawing rooms of Edwardian England’s tweedy elite. Now A&E Home Video brings Wodehouse’s comic masterpieces to life, teaming director Simon Langton (Pride and Prejudice) with an extraordinary cast, including Hugh Laurie (Blackadder, Strapless) as the well-meaning but dim aristocrat Bertie Wooster and Stephen Fry (A Fish Called Wanda) as Jeeves, his hilariously arch and resourceful valet.When Bertie takes up the trombone and his neighbors start to complain, he decides to retire to the country for the summer. The very thought causes Jeeves to hand in his notice and join the employ of Bertie’s pal Chuffy Chufnell. But when Chuffy’s love for a wealthy American girl goes farcically awry--along with his hopes of financial stability--even Jeeves’ ingenious plans fall short.
