Cat. No. DVDM 1722: CLASSIC MATINEE MOVIES ~ NORMAN WISDOM PLUS VARIOUS ACTORS. ITV / BEYOND BHE7150

B&W / COLOUR           RUNNING TIME: 282  MINS (TOTAL 3 DISCS).

REVIEW: Close the doors, dim the lights, take a seat and leave your troubles behind. The Classic Matinee Triple Bill is your exclusive gold pass to the Matinee Era – A time of quality, style and sophistication.

DISC 1: THE SQUARE – 1958: also starring HATTIE JACQUES and HONOR BLACKMAN.

It is the Second World War and Norman Pitkin (Norman Wisdom) is a proud road member for the council until he is recruited into the Pioneer Corps. From the beginning, the worst fears of the Commander are confirmed – trying to turn Norman Pitkin onto a soldier is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.

DISC 2: THE BULLDOG BREEED – 1960: also starring IAN HUNTER and DAVID LODGE.

In despair after being rejected by a haughty cinema attendant. Norman Puckle (Norman Wisdom), tries to commit suicide but is rescued and persuaded to join the Navy. In the Navy he is a hand-picked by the Admiral to be the first man ever to be sent into space. But why the bungling Puckle? And more importantly, how will he cope?

DISC 3: A STICH IN TIME – 1963: also starring EDWARD CHAPMAN and JEANETTE STERK.

Norman Pitkin works for Mr. Grimsdale in a butcher shop. When the shop is held up, Mr. Grimsdale, at Norman’s suggestion puts his gold watch in his mouth for safekeeping. When a shot rings out Grimsdale swallows the watch. After accompanying him to the hospital, Norman believes helping people is his true calling.

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