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Transferred from Dublin to his hometown on Ireland’s windswept coast, Sergeant Jack Driscoll (Owen McDonnell) faces challenges he never expected: winning the villagers’ respect, escaping the shadow of his father and predecessor, solving baffl ing crimes, and exposing dirty secrets. A gritty drama set against a landscape of epic beauty and isolation. “Don’t miss it”—Observer (UK). 3 feature-length mysteries, 5 hrs, 3 DVDs, SDH.

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"Don’t miss it."—The Observer (UK)

"Absorbing . . . multilayered and intelligent"—The Irish Times

"Powerful, charismatic performances"—Evening Herald (Ireland)
Irish Film and Television Awards, IFTA Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Soap (2008)

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Disc 1

The Lost Boys(Parts 1 & 2)

For Jack, the murder of a reclusive old man raises more questions than answers. Meanwhile, a visiting couple from Manchester are trying to solve their own family mystery. Jack’s hunt for a killer and Brian’s search for his family history lead them to the same place.

 

Disc 2

Between Two Fires(Parts 1 & 2)

An arson attack on an unoccupied vacation home at first looks like insurance fraud, but matters take a sinister turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in one of the rooms. When he learns why the arson victim may have been at the site of the fire, Jack has to ask awkward questions of people he considers friends.

 

Disc 3

A Cold Heaven(Parts 1 & 2)

A local high-school girl gets too close to a dangerous highflier from Dublin with plenty of money and a bit of a past. Jack’s temper gives his enemies an opportunity to bring him down. It also halts his case against a Dublin pimp and jeopardizes the safety of the schoolgirl.

Packaging: Boxed set

Run Time: 304 minutes

Format: Widescreen

Number of discs: 3

Language: English

Subtitles: No

Color or B&W: Color

CC: No

SDH: Yes

Region Code: 1

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Rating: NR; contains strong language

“Distinctly classy” —The Telegraph(UK)

 

“Quietly brilliant” —The Sun(UK)

 

“Compelling” —The Sunday Times(UK)

 

“Hugely entertaining” —Glasgow Evening Times(UK)

Single-Handed Set Two

5 Stars

Nancy Jane Doyle from NJ on 1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM wrote:

The episodes on these three disks were all top notch acting, scenery, plot, and mood.They were real modern day Irish stories, albeit dark -- no stage Irish nonsense. Delivery was swift.

Single-Handed Set 2

5 Stars

ccunnin1 from IN on 1/7/2013 12:00:00 AM wrote:

We really like this series.Should have bought series 1 first. However, we both enjoyed this collection.We will get the series 1 now.

5 Stars

from IN on 1/5/2013 12:00:00 AM wrote:

I ordered from Acorn because they carry British mystery and drama DVD series. Delivery was fast, ordered only a few days prior to Christmas and it arrived prior to Christmas Day.

Single-Handed

5 Stars

Kenneth from TX on 12/12/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

So glad to finally order it (after procrastinating for a year), and it is worth the wait!!! I'm savoring each story, careful not to watch it all in one week. Excellent series in a lovely location. Let's hear it for the Irish.

Single-Handed Set 2

5 Stars

TURF from VA on 12/5/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Outstanding Series

Single-Handed Set 2

5 Stars

TURF from VA on 11/24/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Excellent!!!

Makes me want to visit Ireland again!

5 Stars

Todd Bates from MN on 11/9/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Very well presented series, would recommend without hesitation

Single Handed

5 Stars

Sue from PA on 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

I enjoyed these DVD's - I had bought both sets and was extremely pleased with the quality and the story line.

Original creative plot lines

5 Stars

satisfyed viewer from MN on 10/12/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

I very much enjoyed sets 1 and 2 of Single Handed and would buy more if they are produced. The complexity of the plots combined with the beautiful Irish countryside made for very entertaining viewing.

Excellent Series

5 Stars

C, from USA from FL on 9/7/2012 7:23:50 AM wrote:

It's dark and full of flawed heroes, but I really enjoyed this series. It moves slowly but with such beautiful scenery, realistic plot lines and subtle competent, acting, it's a joy to watch. Wish that it had continued!

Single-Handed Set 2

5 Stars

Judy from AK on 8/29/2012 4:48:06 PM wrote:

We enjoyed this set as much or more than Set 1. Again the character development was strong and the setting beautiful. Good acting, too.

Single Handed Sets 1 & 2

5 Stars

Harry Pearson from NM on 8/10/2012 5:38:34 PM wrote:

Thoroughly enjoyed. We'll order more.

not as good as season 1

3 Stars

godons from CA on 7/9/2012 2:13:10 PM wrote:

became a bit soaperish and less a mystery, especially the first "mystery" which became tedious and predictable. disappointing after the interesting first season

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Disc 1
Natural Justice
Freshly transferred to his hometown from Dublin, Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll probes the carbon monoxide poisoning of a young immigrant woman. The investigation threatens to expose dirty secrets kept by a few well-respected local men—including, perhaps, his father.

Disc 2
The Stolen Child
After toddler Conal Burke disappears, his mother accuses her estranged husband of snatching him. Driscoll desperately tries to locate the boy and his father before Conal’s two violent uncles get involved. Meanwhile, a tribunal investigates past police misconduct by Jack’s father.

Disc 3
The Drowning Man
Driscoll heroically pulls 17-year-old Daniel O’Malley out of the bay—too late to save him. The mystery surrounding the teenager’s death deepens when Driscoll learns that his old flame has been "vacationing" at a cottage overlooking the exact spot where Daniel drowned.
  • Text interview with the producer
  • Production notes
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 278 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 3
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR
"Don’t miss it."—The Observer(UK)

"Absorbing . . . multilayered and intelligent"—The Irish Times

"Powerful, charismatic performances"—Evening Herald(Ireland)
Irish Film and Television Awards, IFTA Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Soap (2008)

4 Stars

Linda O'Connor from WA on 2/11/2013 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Bought this for my husband who is of recent Irish descent. Glad that I did, as he, and I, enjoyed it very much. Good perspective of the Irish character and way of things. A nice change from some of the extremely violent shows on US television!

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5 Stars

from MI on 1/3/2013 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Very enjoyable....nice scenery

Great Series. Enjoyable stories and great character portryals

4 Stars

Dorothy N - All of the DVDs I have purchased have given me grea from OH on 11/23/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

I thoroughly enjoyed both Single Handed Seires One and Two. I await the next availability of the Third season

Single-Handed, Set 1

5 Stars

TURF from VA on 11/13/2012 12:00:00 AM wrote:

Very good portrail of life & Police work in a very small, seculded town.

5 Stars

Debra Vaccaro from PA on 8/29/2012 11:58:05 AM wrote:

I really liked this dvd. I only watched the first one, but am anxious to watch the other two. The scenery was beautiful. I liked the main character. A good man in amongst the crooked and resigned. I definitely will buy the 2nd season.

Single Handed

3 Stars

Richard Gore from MA on 8/28/2012 10:19:06 AM wrote:

The story line and acting are very good. My big dislike was the language. I think you should have a mature rating notice as you do with other DVDs. I would not buy this again, and, will be careful on future purchases of subjects I am not familiar with

Single-Handed, Set 1

5 Stars

JayGee from AK on 8/6/2012 5:50:21 PM wrote:

A very pleasant change from American forensics and big-city mysteries. Enjoyed the Irish setting! This series seems to focus more on characters and their relationships and histories--nice. The "guilty parties" are more than nameless stereotypes.

Loved Single-Handed set 1

5 Stars

Mary Pearson from NM on 7/12/2012 11:30:37 AM wrote:

We (my husband and I) bought this and have been watching it on Saturday nights because our PBS channel has not been doing a good job with the Brit coms we're so used to on Saturday night. So each Saturday night we entertain ourselves with an episode of Single-Handed. Love it.

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5 Stars

Suzam from NC on 12/27/2011 12:08:21 PM wrote:

Superb acting, mesmerizing stories- well executed. Throughly enjoyable. Wish there were a series two.

First-rate

5 Stars

from on 2/7/2011 12:00:00 AM wrote:

I buy British series for a library. This one is a winner. High production values, excellent performances, well-rounded character portrayals. It has it all. It is a bit bleak though. Not your usually Irish, happy village comedy.