For Rene, the end of the war just cannot come soon enough. Relying on a camera hidden inside a potato, a long distance duck, and of course, his unparalleled charm, he aids the French Resistance in their outlandish plots to... more » fool the Germans and end the war. But if Rene doesn't marry Denise, the leader of the Communist Resistance, it could mean the end of him! With his trusty piano player at his side, Rene manages to escape a giant circular saw, fake the death of the undertaker, blast his way into the bank's vault, and fit almost a million Francs down Lieutenant Gruber's trousers. Can Rene obtain the plans for the German invasion in time to save everyone? Or will the overbearing love of his female collaborators force him to save himself? Find out in this explosive sitcom from the BBC!« less
"This product actually contains 4 discs, not 2 discs as currently listed by Amazon.
Part 1 consists of 2 discs with the following episodes:
Desperate Doings in the Dungeon The Camera in the Potato The Sausage in the Wardrobe Dinner with the General The Dreaded Circular Saw Otherwise Engaged A Marriage of Inconvenience No Hiding Place The Arrival of the Homing Duck Watch the Birdie Ren? - Under an Assumed Nose The Confusion of the Generals Who's for the Vatican Ribbing the Bonk
Part 2 consists of 2 additional discs with the following episodes:
The Reluctant Millionaires A Duck for Launch The Exploding Bedpan Going Like a Bomb Money to Burn Puddings Can Go Off Landmines for London Flight to Geneva Train of Events An Enigma Variation Wedding Bloss Down the Drain All in Disgeese "
A COOL TRIBUTE TO JACK HAIG
Christy Furbish | 04/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's nice to know the BBC is at least paying attention to some of the things their customers want. Thank Heaven they've been releasing 'ALLO, 'ALLO! on a pretty regular basis. Now, let's just hope they do the same for WAITING FOR GOD. I'm really looking forward to series five of this show. Whether there's going to be any bonus material included in this series remains to be seen, but even with out it, it's still a great watch. The cover art for volume one of the series is a great tribute to the late actor Jack Haig, who sadly passed away on 4 July, 1989. I also like the fact that the price is going to be much lower thn we first thought. The one thing I don't like about the bonus material for the series thus far is that they include cast bios in every series. There were nine series in all, so in my opinion they should have waited until the end of series nine to include them. I also don't like the fact that series four had no bonus material at all. Other than these small complaints, I think this is a fantastic addition to anyone's collection of British comedies."
Only the Brits can spoof themselves so well
oskar kirsten | san diego, ca United States | 04/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i have series 1-4 and each gets better. only the Brits can spoof themselves, as well as others, so well. Brits doing French is bad enough, but a when Gestapos get funny you are in for a treat. this won't go over too well in Germany, but maybe the young Germans might smile."
Lengthy yet enjoyable series...
Robert S. Riemensnyder | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 06/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know the story behind why Series 5 contained so many episodes, but all are real classics. I must admit ALLO ALLO really utilized its serialized (or soap operatic, if you will) format the best during this season. New characters, like Denise, were introduced and older favorites, like Officer Crabtree, were given more to do.
Speaking of good, old Crabtree, this series features him in one of my favorite scenes of the whole show's run. Just wait until you hear his rendition of "Louise" when Rene and the gang go undercover as a band. Simply priceless.
This set is more expensive than the others because it's being released in two parts, but it's worth the extra cash if you're a fan of the show or just British comedy in general."
Great fun
P. Sainsbury | South Africa | 01/18/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I've watched series 1 to 5 now and absolutely love it. As the series progresses the characters seem to get into more complicated and hilarious situations. Its a great show to sit and watch at the end of a day because it takes very little concentration and your day was always better than poor Rene's.