Over Here

This was a brilliant mini-series, both funny and nostalgic. Martin Clunes at his very, very best as are all the cast members. I would imagine that it was a lot of fun to film! The friendly rivalry between the Brits and the Americans provides some absolutely hilarious moments. There are some great one-liners and 'throwaway' lines that provide such wonderful humour, which is only to be expected with the writer being John Sullivan. With every other series, play, etc being released on DVD, why has this one not been released? If you haven't seen this, if you ever get the chance, do so - this is a Must See!!!! Please, please release this as soon as possible - I am getting withdrawal symptoms..................

As Joe had written, I to was in the movie and had a great time shooting it. Working with Martin Kluns (telling him jokes) and many of the other actors was a blast. To continue on Joe's statement, after we seated and we were listening to the General, he was telling a joke and we did not laugh. It was an uneasy moment of silence, that was planed that way. During the silence the camera focused directly on me and I did not know that until the movie was released On December 31. As an American serviceman making the movie we had the chance also to work with our counterparts in the Royal Air Force which was fun as well. Even though a lot of our scenes were shot separate from theirs. Please BBC, release the film on DVD. I have my recorded copy but it is in PAL and I do not get to watch it anymore. Great cast, great director, great crew, great fun.

This two-episoder is packed with superb one-liners, lovable pomposity, and, while there is quite a bit of national leg-pulling, nothing which could be called malicious. - WHY is this not available ??? I recorded the two-parter on video when it was broadcast and lent it to many friends who agreed that it was one of the best shows they had seen. Unfortunately the video became lost - I've waited for a BBC repeat in vain : I'm sure if the BBC were to make it available, it would fly up the bestseller lists ! and 'in a funny sort of way' it would !! Martin Clunes as Group Captain Barker is no less than superb, and is backed up by some very fine talent all round.

Although a little heavy-handed when it comes to the Americans, generally they are treated as expected save for Colonel Hewitt, played, or should I say SERIOUSLY over-played by Todd Boyce.....His portrayal of an American officer is so over-the-top as to be uncomfortable to watch. The other actors are excellent, particularly Clunes who, in his usual pre Doc Martin days, played a somewhat bumbling twit officer. Others, like his aide, are played to the hilt but considering John Sullivan is the credited writer, it's certainly true to form. Entertaining and definitely worth a watch.

I was an extra on Over Here while I was in the USAF stationed in the UK. We filmed our part at RAF Sculthorpe, an old disused USAF base, just north of our base in Norfolk. We really had a lot of fun, and got paid! The director, Tony Dow had it right using us, we were disciplined, trained to react to an attack (that was us in the Airfield Bombardment) and could wear a uniform. The scene where I called the room to attention was me! I was a senior NCO so had done this a few times before:) It was amazing, because the GI's jumped, but you could tell the actors were a little unused to snapping to attention!Also, you do not look around but look straight until you hear the command, as you were, or take your seats. Anyway, I digress, please BBC, put it on DVD!