Mind Your Language: The Best Of - Volume 3 [DVD]

This series went out of favour very quickly, since it offered stereotypes of 'foreign' language students and these were not viewed as acceptable in the political climate. I think this is a fair statement, since the humour (once you discount the stereotyping) is innocent and good-natured. For EFL and ESL teachers the series is extremely funny, helping them to laugh at situations that aren't always funny when they occur in the classroom (e.g. widely varying levels of proficiency).I recommend this series as a good laugh. Of course there are sub-texts, and the teacher himself (and the manager) are also the subject of parody. If we see it as well-intentioned, then this will bring a smile to most people.

A hilarius tv show that would never be aloud on today. It's really just harmless fun, but ppl get upset so easily these days.

Great

The humour was fantastic! Love it.

Fast delivery, very funny CD.

i used to watch this series as a kid in the 80s and its great that its at last on dvd , but its a shame that with this, and the other volumes that there are not more episodes on this volume as with the others 3-4 which are bare bones really as it was mentioned, it should have been a two disk set with at least 15 episodes ....in any case ,its good to see mind your language again after all these years and i love the animated opening sequence even though its dated now

Not to be taken too seriously and some would find this offensive but as a family we find the characters funny and my young children find it funny even for today

It's official the British are definitely the masters of television comedy! The 1970's was the most prolific,abundant and fruitful decade for British Television comedies without a doubt and "Mind Your Language" proves it wholeheartedly."Mind Your Language" is truly one of the funniest comedies created. Politically incorrect or not. It has all the right ingredients to make it what it is - A Classic! To not laugh at least once every 10 seconds you would have to be either, a) had your lips glued together, b) be totally deaf or, c) been sucking lemons all night.Coming from New Zealand this DVD has been a long time coming and one had to endure a long and patient wait for its much anticipated arrival. The DVD is SUPER! albeit for one or two issues. Firstly why could'nt the creators of the DVD's had found it in their infinite wisdom to include more episodes on each DVD rather than a paltry 4 or 3 episodes, tsk' tsk', most unfortunate I must say. Secondly why could there not have been a mini-documentary developed of sorts involving the cast and crew concerning how the comedy came about and it's ins' and outs', etc or an audio commentary if the budget was tight. Other than that everything is pretty much as you would expect it to be. Here's hopeing they create Volumes 5, 6,...All in all, it is a superb watch for old and young alike and am very proud to have it on the top shelf of my DVD collection with the rest of my classics, and so should you!

このシリーズは大好きで、以前にテレビで見ていたのでDVDがほしいと思っていました。ケースは第3巻のものでしたが、中身は第4巻のものでした。ちょっと残念で☆3つ。でも第4巻も、もちろんとっても楽しいので、画質はいまいちですが楽しんでいます。

I remember watching this show when it was on in the 70's and thought it was hilarious. When I ordered it I wasn't really sure if I would enjoy it as much, but I did. I will definitely say this is a show of it's time and that by todays standards might not be so PC. I sometimes feel the writers of the show were lazy. The script seems to be written around a bunch of old jokes, bad puns and awful groaners in general (Especially in the classroom), but somehow it really works. I think the strength in the script is even when the joke is totally telegraphed so you know exactly what the punch line will be and you still laugh anyway. That is a good script. So if you are a fan of British comedy I would definitely recommend this.

My wife grew up other countries (other than the U.S.) and has very fond memories of this show. This is my first time seeing it and so far, after one episode, I am liking it alot as well.Technical information about the set:I ordered it from kylakins and received it quickly and in new condition.It is a set of 4 DVDs of the first 3 seasons (Season 4 occurred many years after Season 3).They are dual layer DVD 9 (all region)Here is a list of the missing episodes:Season 1, Episode 9: Kill or CureOriginal Air Date--24 February 1978Season 2, Episode 5: Don't Forget the DriverOriginal Air Date--4 November 1978Season 3, Episode 5: Guilty or Not GuiltyOriginal Air Date--1 December 1979Season 4, Episode 1: Never Say DieOriginal Air Date--4 January 1986Season 4, Episode 2: Too Many CooksSeason 4, Episode 3: Easy Come Easy GoSeason 4, Episode 4: Fifty Years OnSeason 4, Episode 5: Time and TideOriginal Air Date--1 February 1986Season 4, Episode 6: Ghoulies and GhostiesSeason 4, Episode 7: Mama MiaSeason 4, Episode 8: A Rash DecisionSeason 4, Episode 9: Wedding FeverOriginal Air Date--1 March 1986Season 4, Episode 10: Everybody's OutSeason 4, Episode 11: Episode #4.11Season 4, Episode 12: Episode #4.12Season 4, Episode 13: Episode #4.13Original Air Date--12 April 1986Here is a list of episodes that ARE on these DVDs:Season 1, Episode 1: The First LessonOriginal Air Date--30 December 1977Season 1, Episode 2: An Inspector CallsOriginal Air Date--6 January 1978Season 1, Episode 3: A Fate Worse Than DeathSeason 1, Episode 4: All Through the NightSeason 1, Episode 5: The Best Things in LifeSeason 1, Episode 6: Come Back All Is ForgivenOriginal Air Date--3 February 1978Season 1, Episode 7: The Cheating GameSeason 1, Episode 8: Better to Have Loved and LostSeason 1, Episode 10: Hello SailorOriginal Air Date--3 March 1978Season 1, Episode 11: A Point of HonourSeason 1, Episode 12: How's Your FatherSeason 1, Episode 13: The ExaminationOriginal Air Date--24 March 1978Season 2, Episode 1: All Present If Not CorrectOriginal Air Date--7 October 1978Season 2, Episode 2: Queen for a DaySeason 2, Episode 3: Brief Re-EncounterSeason 2, Episode 4: Many Happy ReturnsSeason 2, Episode 6: A Hard Day's NightSeason 2, Episode 7: Take Your PartnersSeason 2, Episode 8: After ThreeOriginal Air Date--25 November 1978Season 3, Episode 1: I Belong to GlasgowOriginal Air Date--27 October 1979Season 3, Episode 2: Who Loves Ya Baby?Original Air Date--3 November 1979Season 3, Episode 3: No Flowers by RequestSeason 3, Episode 4: Just the JobSeason 3, Episode 6: Repent at LeisureOriginal Air Date--1 December 1979Season 3, Episode 7: The School FeteSeason 3, Episode 8: What a Tangled WebOriginal Air Date--15 December 1979

Good product.

So many laughs as a mild mannered English teacher attempts to teach English to a motley group of new comers to England. Barry Evans is perfectly cast in the role of Jeremy Browne who has a challenge maintaining order in the class room as cultures clash from time to time. In addition he has the Principal, Miss Courtney who does not hide the fact that she believes that men are inferior to women as language teachers. I enjoyed this so much that I wished that it had more than four series. As a bonus, the package included a fifth disc containing the First Series of Desmond's. See my other reviews.