Jeeves And Wooster - Television Programme

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Television, Videos, & DVDs

When one runs a site such as this about a very popular television programme no longer in production, one tends to get a lot of e-mail from various eggs and beans looking to relive their memories of watching Misters Fry and Laurie performing on ITV or Masterpiece Theatre. So here's a page concerning how one might be able to get a Jeeves & Wooster fix.

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Video & DVD

Arguably the best way to watch the programme, DVD's and videos are Wodehouse re-enacted on demand. Some general statements on the media:
VHS - Released a couple of different time in each country, VHS is a time-tested reliable way to watch the shows again and again.
DVD - Recently released, the DVD's offer a crisp-sounding presentation that will not degrade with repeated viewing. However, this program was produced for television, and therefore the DVD's are limited by the original production in their picture quality. Those of you used to DVD's in general may also be saddened by a lack of special features. The UK discs reported have slightly better picture quality, however the sets are surprisingly cheaper on DVD than VHS in the US. Under "United States" I've listed "Region 1" DVDs, and Under "United Kingdom" I've listedn "Region 2" DVDs.

First Series

United States

DVD :

Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete First Season
2 DVD set, Released March 27, 2001 by A&E Home Video.

VHS :

Jeeves & Wooster
3 Tape Set, Released by PBS Home Video, but discontinued.
This set included some editting by PBS. Some scenes are shortened slightly, and the very first scene is cut completely
The Very First Jeeves and Wooster
5 Tape Set, Released by A&E Home Video.

United Kingdom

DVD :

Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete First Series
2 DVD set, released October 23rd, 2000 by VCI Limited
Special feature is a "Special audio introduction from the editor of 'Wooster Sauce'."

VHS :

Jeeves & Wooster: The Entire First Series
2 Tape Set, Released by Castle Vision Video, but discontinued.
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete First Series
2 Tape Set, Released by VCI Limited.

Second Series

United States
DVD :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Second Season
2 DVD set, Released March 27, 2001 by A&E Home Video.
VHS :
Jeeves & Wooster
6 Tape Set, Released by A&E Home Video.

United Kingdom
DVD :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Second Series
2 DVD set, released 28th May, 2001 by VCI Limited
VHS :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Entire Second Series
2 Tape Set, Released by Castle Vision Video, but discontinued.
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Second Series
2 Tape Set, Released by VCI Limited in April 1999.

Third Series

United States
DVD :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Third Season
2 DVD set, January 2, 2002 by A&E Home Video.
VHS :
More Jeeves & Wooster
6 Tape Set, Released by A&E Home Video.

United Kingdom
DVD :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Third Series
2 DVD set, released 17 June, 2002 by VCI Limited
VHS :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Third Series
2 Tape Set, Released by VCI Limited in September 1999.

Fourth Series

United States
DVD :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Fourth Season
2 DVD set, March 26, 2002 by A&E Home Video.
VHS :
A Tad More Jeeves & Wooster
6 Tape Set, Released by A&E Home Video.
(Some sets have an manufacturer's error, with "The Matchmaker" from Series 1 in place of the one of the final two tapes! Mail order companies should pay for return postage, if they're decent chaps, and they'll replace the wrong tape. Otherwise you can deal directly with A&E home-video, because they are aware of the problem.)

United Kingdom
VHS :
Jeeves & Wooster: The Complete Fourth Series
2 Tape Set, Released by VCI Limited in February 2000.

Television

United States

Originally aired in sporadic fashion on Masterpiece Theatre, they were later re-run on A&E. As far as I know there is no current programming that contains the series. I also have more information on Masterpiece Theatre's airings.

United Kingdom

Originally aired on ITV, Granada Plus shows the series these days. The first series will be at 19:00 BST starting on 24th August and repeated on Sunday mornings at 00:00 BST starting on 25th August. Thanks to "Aran" for the tip.

Russia

Russian TV (RTV) has stopped broadcast Jeeves and Wooster due to financial problems, but cable companies in St. Petersburg and Moscow do show the series occassionally.