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The Complete Confessions
Robin Askwith (Britannia Hospital) stars in The Complete Confessions, 1974 - 1977, the definitive collection of the celebrated British sex-comedy series. Based on the pseudonymous Timothy Lea novels by screenwriter Christopher Wood (The Spy Who Loved Me), each instalment follows the fortunes of the feckless and accident-prone - yet seemingly irresistible - Timmy (Askwith) as he gets embroiled in the money-making schemes of his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett (Anthony Booth).
The fun starts in Confessions Of A Window Cleaner (1974), as Timmy must satisfy the demands of a clientele of lonely housewives whilst attempting to woo police officer Liz (Linda Hayden, The Blood On Satan's Claw). In Confessions Of A Pop Performer (1975), Timmy endures the ups and downs (and ins and outs) of the music business when he joins a band managed by Sid. With Confessions Of A Driving Instructor (1976), Timmy finds his female students fumbling for his gearstick. Finally, in Confessions From A Holiday Camp (1977), entertainment officer Timmy struggles to organise a beauty contest under the watchful eye of the camp's tyrannical new manager.
Directed by Val Guest (Casino Royale) and Norman Cohen (Stand Up Virgin Soldiers), this classic quartet features a supporting cast of British comedy greats, including Bill Maynard (Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt), Doris Hare (On The Buses), Windsor Davies (Never The Twain), John Le Mesurier (The Wrong Box), and Liz Fraser (Adventures Of A Taxi Driver). As beloved by audiences as they were reviled by critics, the Confessions series sparked a string of imitators, and stand as a time capsule of the fashions and attitudes of 1970s Britain. Along with an array of new commentaries and interviews, this Blu-ray premiere collection also includes producer Greg Smith's follow-up feature film, Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse, which was adapted from Christopher Wood's Confessions Of A Night Nurse.
This world premiere Blu-ray release includes the four Confessions films in high definition, and Rosie Dixon in standard definition.
First released: Monday 26th August 2024
Extra features
- All-new audio commentaries on all four Confessions films by the much-loved star of the series, Robin Askwith (2024)
- Confessions Of A Film Composer (2024): Interview with prolific film and TV composer Ed Welch, the man responsible for scoring three Confessions movies, and Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
- Hey, Judy! (2024): Cult film actress Judy Matheson recalls working alongside veteran director Val Guest, and co-star Robin Askwith, during the production of Confessions Of A Window Cleaner
- Interview with David Hamilton (2024): The veteran broadcaster recalls his cameo appearance in Confessions Of A Pop Performer
- Interview with Esta Charkham (2024): The prolific casting director discusses Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse and the unique job of casting a British sex comedy
- The BEHP Interview with Val Guest (1988): Archival audio recording of the Confessions Of A Window Cleaner director in conversation with Roy Fowler
- The BEHP Interview with Geoffrey Foot (1988): Archival audio recording of the editor of three Confessions films, and Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse, in conversation with Sidney Cole and Alan Lawson
- Super 8 version of Confessions Of A Driving Instructor, a two-part cut-down home-cinema presentation
- Original theatrical trailers
- Image galleries of promotional and publicity materials
- Limited edition exclusive 120-page book with a new essay by Simon Sheridan, archival interviews and articles, and film credits
Blu-ray- Distributor: Powerhouse Films
- Region: B
- Discs: 4
- Subtitles: English
- Catalogue: PHILE360B
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