'Acceptable Risk' DVD Review

Sarah Manning (Elaine Cassidy) was simply living a reasonably comfortable married life. Her husband Lee worked for a International pharmaceutical firm and traveled from time to time. It was in Montreal that Lee was killed. There were many questions left unanswered about his death the police kept a Detective by the name of Emer Byrne (Angeline Ball) on the case.  The evidence that concerned the case was very conflicting. It turns out that there was much that Sarah didn’t know about her husband. There seems to be a multitude of lies that are coming to the surface and it’s causing Sarah to question just what her husband was involved in. From Montreal to Dublin a conspiracy of corporate as well as police and political interests that are overshadowing this murder.

Detective Byrne is getting a lot of heat from her superiors to close the case, but she refuses. There is another twist to this story and that is Sarah’s first husband also died under mysterious circumstances and the two deaths could be connected. This conspiracy thriller will keep you glued to your TV set for the duration of the disc. In other words you will want to watch six episodes one right after another. Morten Suurballe and Lisa Dwyer Hogg also star in this fight for the truth at all costs.

Acorn is bringing the his fantastic series to DVD on December 26th, 2017. The quality of the  DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are equally impressive. For some of us we couldn’t go to the extremes that it takes Sarah to find out the truth of the death of her husband. The life she had with Lee was a comedy of lies or was it just a matter for circumstance to answer. Enjoy this series to start the New Year off in a good enjoyable way. You know starting off the New Year with a thriller searching for the truth makes me want to watch this series again. This could be an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Happy New Year.

'George Gently, Series 8' DVD Review

Detective George Gently (Martin Shaw) is coming close to retirement. He has had a stellar career and has been assisted by his trusted partner Detective Inspector John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby) for much of his career. Joining Gently and Bacchus is Detective Sergeant Rachel Coles (Lisa McGrillis) to round out the team.

The year is 1970 and a new decade is starting, but a brilliant career is ending. Gently is not looking forward to retirement but what can you do. Eventually we all get to that point in our lives when we must hang it up and relax. Gently is not going to like retirement at all. The team is facing two homicides perhaps the last two of Gently's career. Gently and Bacchus are at odds as to what the legacy of Gently's career will be. A woman has been serving eight years for the murder of her husband. The husband's body has finally been discovered thus forcing the case to be reopened against the wants and wishes of Bacchus. The junior of the team does not want to reopen the case since he was part of the team that handled the original case against the wife.

Gently later investigates a cold case that involves a politician that is so charismatic that it is believed he may once become Prime Minister. The three detectives are pushed into a world of political intrigue and shadows. To uncover the truth of the case it may cost one or all their lives.

Acorn brings series 8 to DVD on December 12th, 2017. The quality of the DVD set is excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This will make a wonderful addition to that personal library and will make a fantastic gift for that special someone this holiday season. Gently has entertained us for many years and it will be sad to see him go. Don’t let this one slip by and pick it up today. It will be enjoyable to see the show and even better if you pick up the first series. Enjoy.

'Doc Martin, Series 8' DVD Review

Dr. Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) has been living and practicing in Portwenn for some time now. He came to this beautiful seaside village several years ago after having to give up working as a surgeon. You see the Doc has one little problem. He can’t stand the sight of blood. It makes him sick to his stomach. Now, don’t get me wrong the Doc is a top notch Doctor. He just can’t get over his revulsion of blood.

The Doc settled in and eventually fell in love with the local school marm. Louisa (Caroline Catz) had her work cut out for her when she fell in love with the Doc. The relationship blossomed and they were married. Louisa had a son but all was not right with the marriage. As a couple they had some rocky points but eventually they survived. Series 8 has the Doc and Louisa back together raising their son and still living in Portwenn. Their son James Henry is attached to their dog Buddy but this drives the Doc up the wall.

Louisa has herself been pulled in many directions and must find a new nanny. It’s either that or she will have to switch jobs. This does not set well with the Doc. Portwenn is preparing for a wedding and the Larges are hoping to cash in on the joyous festivities. The Doc's Aunt Ruth (Eileen Atkins) was to sell the family farm which brings troubles for all involved.

Doc Martin has to be one of the best shows ever to come out of the British Isles. This show has been a hit in the states for many years and it’s a joy to watch. Acorn is bringing Series 8 to DVD on December 12th, 2017. The quality of the DVD set is excellent and the sights and sounds are perfect. This will make a wonderful addition to the family DVD library. It would also make a fantastic gift to that special person. This is one show you will want to watch and if you have missed any of the first seven series then you just might want to go pick them all up so you can catch up on the adventures of the Doc and all the other inhabitants of Portwenn.

'Midsomer Murders: John Barnaby’s First Cases' DVD Review

DCI Tom Barnaby is gone and his cousin DCI John Barnaby(Neil Dudgeon) has moved in and taken over. At first he and DS Ben Jones(Jason Hughes) have not gotten along. I guess you could say they needed time to warm up to each other. John is definitely different from his cousin but is just as sharp and equally capable to do the job. Fiona Dolman plays his wife Sarah and the chemistry between the two is wonderful to take in. What is truly amazing is their dog Sykes who is simply adorable. The inventive crimes and charming scenery make this a favorite of many of us who watch each week. The list of guests each week include such notables as Samantha Bond, Edward Fox, Pam Ferris, Warren Clarke, James Callis, Julie Graham, Sinead Cusack, Kevin Doyle, and Harriet Walter just to name a few.

The cases revolve around what’s happening in the villages. For instance, some of the murders take place at car shows, beer festivals, or the local private school or priory. Series 14 will get you aware of the change of Barnaby's from Tom to John, and Series 15 says goodbye to DS Ben Jones. For 15 Series we have been watching the comings and goings of this group of small villages. We spent 13 Series with Tom Barnaby and at first it does take a little while to get use to John Barnaby but  you will see that the show itself is still fantastic to watch.

Acorn brings these two series 14 and 15 to DVD on December 5th, 2017. The quality of the DVD is wonderful and the sights and sounds are excellent as always. This will make a wonderful addition to your personal library and will also make a beautiful gift this holiday season. Enjoy.