Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0032031426696 Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: WHITE STAR Manufacturer: WHITE STAR Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: WHITE STAR Region Code: 1 Release Date: September 25, 2007 Running Time: 171 minutes Sales Rank: 9477 Studio: WHITE STAR
Editorial Review:
Product DescriptionAm I bovvered? Meet the opinionated, manipulative NAN, the AGA SAGA WOMAN who simply can t cope with major disasters like a dropped egg cleaver, PAUL AND SAM the impossibly excited couple, BUNTY the Doncaster Spinners' oldest majorette, MARGARET who is frightened of her own shadow, BERNIE the Irish nurse, Ben and Karen the sleep starved NEW PARENTS, ELAINE FIGGIS the eternal romantic engaged to a convicted murderer on Death Row, LAUREN the teenager who never backs down and is never Bovvered and many others.
One of the BBC's most popular comedy stars, Catherine Tate's ascension to fame has been rapid but definitely well-deserved. Her sketch show features an eclectic collection of comedy creations; from Cockney Nan to the outspoken schoolgirl, Lauren, Tate's characters are all the more funny because they remind us of people in everyday life.
Catherine Tate made her mark with a number of supporting roles (Big Train, Barking, TvGoHome and others) and a starring role in Wild West before graduating to this intriguing self-named series. Part simple comedy, part biting satire, the first series served to underline Tate's versatility and dazzling aptitude for inhabiting the skin of a wide-ranging cast of characters of various ages. Best are Lauren Cooper, the modern-day teenage schoolgirl constantly troubled by current parlance (infecting the country with the catchphrase 'Am I bovvered?'), and Nan Taylor, the cockney granny who, while appearing to be pleasant, is actually a foul-mouthed racist.
BEST COMEDY BANFF ROCKIE AWARDS 2004 BEST COMEDY NEWCOMER BRITISH COMEDY AWARDS 2004 BEST NEWCOMER ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY 2004
'one of the funniest women I have ever seen' The Mirror
'It' s difficult to recall a comic performer/writer with quite the degree of timing delivery and inventiveness'. The Guardian
'Catherine Tate is far too talented and must be destroyed immediately. ' Dawn French
'a blissfully sure sense of character and perfect timing. ' The Daily Telegraph
'Finally a new face for comedy' The Sunday Times
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Brilliant observational humor
Catherine Tate is very talented. Her characters are hilarious, and her ability to do such different types is amazing. Her supporting cast members are also quite good.
Americans may have some difficulty understanding the accent(s), but for the most part her scenes translate well. It seemed to me that there were sketches that had been cut from television so it was nice to see some new things. However, I was puzzled as to why there were no extras included on the dvd. I would have loved ... Read More
Rating: - Catherine Tate Series One is awesome
Catherine Tate is simply hilarious and the DVD of the first season is a perfect oppurtunity to see this genius invent a host of characters. She can be shocking but that's most of the fun; waiting for something just crazy. Watching this with Close Captioning might be helpful.
Rating: - Oh, Yes....
At my local convenience store, I tried to convince them that this DVD was valid as American currency. It turns out I was wrong.
Rating: - Not That Funny
It does have its funny moments, but it's not laugh-out-loud funny like Little Britain (which I recommend).
It's kind of boring.
Rating: - Pure Satire!
Catherine Tate is a rare gem. Incredibly talented and intelligent in real life, her ability to transcend class and educational boundaries enables her to create such sharp satire. She is truly amazing! As much as I think that an American audience will be able to appreciate and enjoy the impressionistic humour, only Brits will really be able to understand the reflection of pure, classic and complex British humour. Thank Goodness for Catherine Tate; all is not lost!
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- Brilliant observational humor
- Catherine Tate Series One is awesome
- Not That Funny