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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961803095
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Acorn Media
Release Date: April 08, 2008
Running Time: 342 minutes
Sales Rank: 10504
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Editorial Review:
Description:
Britain’s most bumbling but beloved detective
Things are looking up for Detective Constable 'Dangerous' Davies (Peter Davison, Doctor Who, At Home with the Braithwaites). Sure, he still gets the least promising cases in the Willesden constabulary. And he still gets little more than mockery from his colleagues. But his wife Julie (Emma Amos) has taken him back - even though she has to share a house with his quirky, freeloading chum, Mod (Sean Hughes, The Commitments). These five full-length mysteries feature first-rate guest stars, including Kenneth Cranham (Rome), Roger Daltrey (McVicar), and Leslie Phillips (Chancer). Each one rewards you with the gentle humor and captivating intrigue that you’ve come to expect from North London’s most doggedly unglamorous detective.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE interview with Peter Davison, Leslie Thomas bio and booklist, and cast filmographies.
Amazon.com:
It's hard to imagine a more put-upon cop than Detective Constable 'Dangerous' Davies, who was given that nickname by mocking colleagues. But as played with heart and sly wit by Peter Davison, Dangerous has a knack for solving impossible crimes and piecing together connections where others have long since given up. The Last Detective is one of England's most popular crime series, and that's saying something in a country proud of its Marples and Poirots. And much of the series' pleasure comes from Davison's performance, as well as the series' clever writing and humor. This boxed set--featuring five full-length feature episodes and loads of extras--finds things looking up, ever so slightly, for Davies, whose long-suffering wife, Julie, has taken him back (though slacker pal Mod, the hilariously understated Sean Hughes, is still hanging about). In 'Once Upon a Time on the Westway,' Dangerous investigates a brazen diamond heist that takes place on the day a mob boss is released from prison. And this don has decided to tell all in a memoir being shopped around London--naming all sorts of names. The cast is fabulous, including The Who's Roger Daltrey as a limping consigliore reminiscent of Kevin Spacey in The Usual Suspects. The viewer is struck by how civilized even British crime is, as Dangerous takes mobsters out for a pint to chat them up about the crime. The respect that the bad guys have for Dangerous is just further proof that Davies' reputation, and watchability, are no fluke. Another round, boys. --A.T. Hurley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - good work
I have follower Mr Davison for years. His acting is very good. Have all of Campion, have all 4 of this one. Very good murderer with Mrs. Bradley.
Rating:  - Davies Doesn't Want to Set the World on Fire
"The Last Detective, Series 4"is another in the hit British television mystery series, now becoming available in the United States for the first time. This production was made by Granada for the United Kingdom's Independent Television (ITV). It debuted in the U.K. in February 2003, and offers a light-hearted blend of mystery and comedy similar to that of "Poirot,""Blue Murders," and "Rosemary and Thyme." It's based on the "Dangerous Davies" novels of Leslie Thomas. This release consists of a ... Read More
Rating: - Great series
You really should start with Series 1 to get the full flavor of the character. However, as with all of the British detective series, the acting, character development, dialogue and plots are great. His side kick is somewhat annoying at times but as I said if you start at the beginning, even he is likable. Generally speaking there is nothing on US television to compare with the British series.
Rating: - Dangerous Davies strikes again...
Peter Davison gives a great performance as "Dangerous Davies" with his "I still want to give him a good blow to the head" best friend, Mod, played by Sean Hughes. It's inspiring to see how motivated he is to get at the truth, even due to its sometimes detrimental effects. Great acting!
Rating: - Yet another great Detective.
Peter Davison is superb, in this highly unusual series.
The supporting cast, too, are all highly enjoyable and convincing. The fact that Davison the hard working, plodding but, in the end brilliant detective, is such a wuss regarding his estranged wife, was brilliant in its conception. It is always good to have heroes who have Achilles heels!
This series is brilliant and extremely well directed. Everyone, who enjoys a good detective yarn and a genuine smile, should see it.
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