Bedtime (Complete Series 1-3) - 3-DVD Set ( Bed time - Complete Series One to Three )

Bedtime (Complete Series 1-3) - 3-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Bed time - Complete Series One to Three
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

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

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
463 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
3-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 - 2003 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Andy Hamilton

Written By:
Andy Hamilton

Actors:
Sheila Hancock ..... Alice Oldfield (15 episodes, 2001-2003)
Timothy West ..... Andrew Oldfield (15 episodes, 2001-2003)
Alun Armstrong ..... Neil Henshaw (6 episodes, 2002)
Adam Paul Harvey ..... Ralph Henshaw (6 episodes, 2002)
Doon Mackichan ..... Faith (6 episodes, 2002)
Kevin McNally ..... Simon (6 episodes, 2002)
Emma Pierson ..... Sapphire (6 episodes, 2001)
Claire Skinner ..... Sarah Newcombe (6 episodes, 2001)
Stephen Tompkinson ..... Paul Newcombe (6 episodes, 2001)
David Gillespie ..... Gulliver (5 episodes, 2001)
Meera Syal ..... Ruby (5 episodes, 2001)
Sienna Miller ..... Stacey (4 episodes, 2002)
Victoria Carling ..... Jools (4 episodes, 2001-2003)
Alfie Castang ..... Baby Edward (4 episodes, 2001)
Max Castang ..... Baby Edward (4 episodes, 2001)
Woody Castang ..... Baby Edward (4 episodes, 2001)
Fay Ripley ..... Jill (3 episodes, 2003)
Neil Stuke ..... John (3 episodes, 2003)
Vincent Ebrahim ..... Mohammad (3 episodes, 2003)
Paul Clarkson ..... Nigel (3 episodes, 2003)
Kieran Bew ..... PC Smith / ... (3 episodes, 2002)
Bryan Dick ..... PC Jones / ... (3 episodes, 2002)
Nicholas Farrell ..... Ray (2 episodes, 2003)
Preeya Kalidas ..... Mumtaz (2 episodes, 2003)
Martin Marquez ..... Sam (2 episodes, 2001)
Max Mills ..... Josh (2 episodes, 2003)
Harvey Mills ..... Josh (2 episodes, 2003)
Sally Grace ..... Simon's Mum (2 episodes, 2002)
Cliff Parisi ..... Man In Woking / ... (2 episodes, 2002)

Synopsis:

Bedtime from writer Andy Hamilton (Outnumbered and Trevor's World of Sport) is a unique and hugely rewarding comedy series set in the bedrooms of various adjoining houses during the last half-hour of the day. Andrew and Alice Oldfield (Timothy West and Sheila Hancock) are the couple to whom - and around whom - so much is happening; a small suburban world of car alarms, noisy lovemaking, broken windows, newborn babies and revenge as a dish served fiery hot. From the couple whose marriage is tested in unexpected ways, to the young model who falls into the clutches of tabloid journalism; from the grieving son and his empathetic father to the lover with a demanding deadline; from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day - over three series you are invited through open doors and closed windows into the hilarious, surprising and completely engaging world of other people just before Bedtime.

The story centers around the bedtime conversations of couples - or in one case a father and son - living in adjoining houses on a suburban London street. An older married couple, Andrew and Alice Oldfield (played by Timothy West and Sheila Hancock), appear in all three series. Their neighbours in the first series are a young couple (Claire Skinner and Stephen Tompkinson) with a new baby, and an aspiring actress (Emma Pierson) targeted by a reporter (Meera Syal) hoping to write an exposé on her boyfriend (David Gillespie). The Oldfields are worried about their daughter in America whose husband may be abusive. In the second series, Andrew Oldfield is annoyed by the noise made by Kurdish men from a nearby hostel. His wife writes a letter to the local paper in support of the hostel, causing her to be ostracised by her friends. Andrew also becomes worried that he may have Alzheimer's. Meanwhile, one neighbour (Kevin McNally) is given an ultimatum by his girlfriend (Doon Mackichan), while on the other side, widower Neil Henshall (Alun Armstrong) tries to find out what's troubling his son Ralph (Adam Paul Harvey). Ralph is visited by his girlfriend (Sienna Miller) and the Oldfields receive a visit from an old friend (James Bolam). A burglary at the Oldfields' house casts suspicion on various parties. The third series has three episodes titled "Christmas Eve," "Christmas Day" and "Boxing Day."

This series about the lives of three couples living in adjoining terraced houses, from the pen of writer and comedian Andy Hamilton, seems on the surface to be about as cosy and conventional as British sitcoms get.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 September, 2013.