Alfresco

In the tradition of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Saturday Night Live, the comedy series Alfresco brought off-the-wall sketches and irreverent social satire to British TV in the 1980s. It also launched some of today’s top stars: Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry. This set features every episode of the landmark British show including the pilot series.

In the tradition of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Saturday Night Live, the comedy series Alfresco brought off-the-wall sketches and irreverent social satire to British TV in the 1980s. It also launched some of today’s top stars: Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry. This set features every episode of the landmark British show including the pilot series. SDH subtitles; 13 episodes; approx. 315 min. On 2 DVDs.
"A whole lot of humor …a delight to watch"—San Francisco Chronicle

"It’s Saturday Night Live meets Monty Python, and you’ll love it."—Blast Magazine

"A brilliant cast that could give early SNL a run for its money"—The Huffington Post

"I can recommend it for those who love Monty Python-type humor. Or simply love Emma Thompson."—Battleboro Reformer

"Spectacularly funny"—EW.com

B+—Entertainment Weekly

"This collection is filled with smart, dry humor – the kind that the British continue to do so very well."—PopMatters.com

"Comedy fans will lap it up knowing they are in for a treat."—Memorable TV

"Wildly inventive"—FlikFilosopher

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Disc 1
Series 1
Seven episodes starring Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, and Siobhan Redmond. Recurring characters include Mr. Butcher and Mr. Baker (Elton and Laurie), Alan and Bernard (Fry and Laurie), and Doctor De Quincy (Fry).

Disc 2
Series 2
Six episodes starring Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, and Siobhan Redmond. Lots of fun happens in the "Pretend Pub" with landlord Bobzza (Coltrane), barmaid Shizza (Redmond), Lord Stezza (Fry), Huzza (Laurie), Bezza (Elton), and Ezza (Thompson).
  • Three-episode pilot series There’s Nothing to Worry About
  • The story of the alternative comedy boom in 1980s Britain
  • Cast biographies and filmographies
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 315 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A
"A whole lot of humor …a delight to watch"—San Francisco Chronicle

"It’s Saturday Night Live meets Monty Python, and you’ll love it."—Blast Magazine

"A brilliant cast that could give early SNL a run for its money"—The Huffington Post

"I can recommend it for those who love Monty Python-type humor. Or simply love Emma Thompson."—Battleboro Reformer

"Spectacularly funny"—EW.com

B—Entertainment Weekly

"This collection is filled with smart, dry humor – the kind that the British continue to do so very well."—PopMatters.com

"Comedy fans will lap it up knowing they are in for a treat."—Memorable TV

"Wildly inventive"—FlikFilosopher