Fun at the Funeral Parlour (Series 1 & 2) - 2-DVD Set ( Fun at the Funeral Parlour - Series One & Series Two )

Fun at the Funeral Parlour (Series 1 & 2) - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Fun at the Funeral Parlour - Series One & Series Two
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
409 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Christine Gernon

Actors:
William Thomas ..... Ivor Thomas (13 episodes, 2001-2002)
Alex Lowe ..... Arwell Thomas (13 episodes, 2001-2002)
Rhys Thomas ..... Percy Thomas (12 episodes, 2001-2002)
Tony Way ..... Gwynne Thomas (12 episodes, 2001-2002)

Synopsis:

The complete series of the BBC comedy, following the misfortunes of a Welsh family of funeral directors. With some of them scared of the bodies and others desperate to escape their humdrum existence, life - and death - is never easy. In this series, the firm gets extra work after a wolf goes on a killing spree, an undercover journalist starts causing problems, and evil spirits begin to haunt the business. Episodes from series one are: 'Death in the Valleys'; 'The Jaws of Doom'; 'The Heron Incident'; 'The Mountains of Doom'; 'Blue Ice'; and 'Dead Aid'. Episodes from series two are: 'The Balls of Doom'; 'Polterghost'; 'A Pocket Full of Gravel'; 'Gwynne's Marvellous Medicine'; 'Marooned'; 'Dog Dago Afternoon'; and 'Moira Stewart and the Clown Syndrome'.

Season 1

Death in the Valleys S1, Ep1 Jan. 1, 2001

Ivor invests in telephony and Percy escapes from prison.

The Jaws of Doom S1, Ep2 Jan. 8, 2001

The Thomas family discover who's behind the wolf attacks, and Larry gets carried away with Lisa.

The Heron Incident S1, Ep3 Jan. 15, 2001

Bill Oddie looses his love and Mad Betty narrowly avoids being buried alive.

The Mountains of Doom S1, Ep4 Jan. 22, 2001

The boys are mugged by mountain hermits Nutkins, Packham and Strachan, but Brian Blessed saves the day.

Blue Ice S1, Ep5 Jan. 29, 2001

Dead Aid S1, Ep6 Feb. 5, 2001

Will Ivor sell the funeral parlour? Will Percy and Gwynne have chart success? Will anyone listen to Arwell?

Season 2

The Balls of Doom S2, Ep1 Jan. 22, 2002

Arwell finds love after a young woman is gunned down on the tennis court.

Polterghoost S2, Ep2 Feb. 1, 2002

After witnessing a clown's murder, Percy finds himself back behind bars.

A Pocket Full of Gravel S2, Ep3 Feb. 8, 2002

The boys experiment with a Ouija board.

Gwynne's Marvelous Medicine S2, Ep4 Feb. 23, 2002

Ivor tries hypnotherapy and Arwell reports Dirty Ernie, the local Swan fancier, to social services.

Marooned S2, Ep5 Feb. 26, 2002

Dog Dago Afternoon S2, Ep6 Mar. 5, 2002

Marooned S2, Ep7 Mar. 12, 2002

Recently voted Number One Best Sitcom of All Time and winner of No BAFTAS, 'Fun at the Funeral Parlour' attracted tens of viewers worldwide over its 2 year run and finally both series of this underrated gem come to DVD for those who want it. Following the hilarious adventures of 'Thomas Thomas Thomas and Thomas', Wales' worst undertakers,'Fun at the Funeral Parlour' is a sitcom without rules, where anything can and often does happen... Oh and series 2 even features a theme tune by Brian May from Queen! Oh and it came out BEFORE 'Six Feet Under', so don't go accusing it of plagiarism...Oh and there was one more thing....no it's gone.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 October, 2008.

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