Benny Hill Set 5 - Complete & Unadulterated (DVD, 2006, 3-Disc Set)

Lots of us remember watching the great Benny Hill shows back in the 1970s & 80s. But, what many don't realize, the programs that were distributed in the U.S. and throughout the World were compilations of the sketches that Thames Television thought would have universal appeal. Often, the skits that were too 'British' or too racy were left on the cutting room floor, along with many musical numbers. This box set (and the others in the series) allows us to finally see the complete episodes as they were originally broadcast. At the time these shows were produced, Benny was still allowed to do his sly brand of Burlesque. It wasn't until the last 3 years with Thames, which appear in Set 6, that the moral watchdogs forced him to tone down the bawdiness. It's amazing, with today's glut of lewd & crude entertainment, that a little 'Wink Wink Nudge Nudge' was such an issue less than 20 years ago. I miss Benny; we shall not see his like again!

I've been a Benny Hill fan from way back to the time he first showed up on American tv. I've also been painfully aware that the networks chopped the hell out of the show to (1) fit it in between commercials and (2) to take out all the, what they considered, naughty bits that, gasp, good Americans shouldn't see. How silly, eh? I'm so glad that these boxed sets have been produced. I can now watch all the antics of the complete shows with all the sly nudge, nudge, wink, wink the Brits are famous for and all of Benny's great sidekicks and beautiful ladies in full and gloriously restored color. I'm only one package away now from the complete collection. I'm very pleased with the quality of the project and the additional supplements which gives more insight into Benny and his gang his life and career.

Bravo for a job well done A & E.

This is baudy British comedy at its best. Of the six sets in this series, this is my favorite as it had the most liberal censors when the shows were first on t.v.

This is comedy that never gets old. I can watch it over and over and still laugh. It's just what you expect from Benny Hill. No disappointments here. Just buy it!

I bought this dvd set because I watched this back in the 80's with my Dad when I was in High school and my last name is Hill.