Creaters: Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan
Producers: Colin Gilbet, Ewan Angus and Michael Hines.
Director: Michael Hines
Stars: Greg Hemphill, Ford Kiernan, Paul Riley, Sanjeev Kohli, Jane McCarry and Mark Cox,

** Characters **

Jack Jarvis, (played by Ford Kiernan), who lives alone after his wife died and his daughter left for a new life in Canada… living on the same floor in Osprey house as his best friend and the local gossip, Isa Drennan.
Jack's wife Jean died a number of years ago, and his daughter Fiona moved out to Canada with her family, leaving Jack alone in Craiglang.

Victor McDade, (played by Greg Hemphill), who is also a widower and best friend of Jack for the passed 60 years… he enjoys nothing more than a few jars down his local pub with his friends

Winston Ingram (played by Paul Riley), is a money making schemer, so he thinks, who'll do almost anything for a few extra pounds, only to waste what he earns down at the Bookies or the pub.

Tam Mullen (played by Mark Cox), is a bit tight when it comes to money and is always getting others to pay for him… only changing his ways for the woman of his life until he became a father in his seventies and his money making ideas go into overdrive.

Isa Drennan, (played by Jane McCarry) is the mouth of Craigland, gossiping everyones news around the estate whilst working as a cleaner at Navids store.

Navid Harrid (played by Sanjeev Kohli), is a dry witted grump who runs the shop on the estate with his hen pecking wife Meena.

Boaby, (played by Gavin Mitchell), is the Barman at the Clansman, (or Jenny's) whose customer skills are lacking slightly, bitching at all the locals in the bar..

** Brief idea **

This is the final series in the life of the rogue, but extremely likable pensioners from Craiglang in Glasgow.

Jack and Victor stumble their way through life, still trying to survive on their pension, bickering about anything, trying to find someone who will listen… basically being old men living in a rough new world.
There lives have not changed, especially since their wives passed away, the are set in their ways… a simple routine of drinking down the pub with their friends, Winston, Tam and the gang, home for a bite to eat and then back to meet their friends once more… occasionally a trip to Navids shop to catch up on the gossip from the Craiglang daily news woman Isa, who knows every ones business.

** IN CONCLUSION **

A brilliant laugh a minute series following the simple lives of two struggling pensioners living in a small Glaswegian town… getting involved in so many situations you'd think they were cursed…
Their friends in the estate mingling into the series to open up many different stories which will have you giggling through every episode, ( maybe feeling a little guilty for laughing at the misfortune of the elderly)…

The all round acting from all the cast is tremendous, each character being portrayed to perfection, especially the lovable Isa, with her busy body attitude and love of helping other…

Once you've have cracked the Glaswegian accent this DVD will have you crying with laughter throughout… pure genius again…

If you want a copy of this series then you can get it from www.amazon.co.uk for less than £7.00 or even get the box set of the entire seven plus the specials series for less than £40.00...

This show is with out doubt the best thing coming from the BBC since Fawlty Towers in the 70s.
Although this disc doesn't have any extras it does nothing to spoil the enjoyment and value of it.

In one word… fantastic…

Boring bit about the shows…

** Series 6 (2007) ** Brief plots…

1) Hot Seat (12th July 2007), A park bench is causing all the trouble during a heat wave in Craiglang…

2) Fly Society (19th July 2007), Jealousy amongst the ranks as Jack and Victor find some rather wealthy dates..

3) Lights out (26th July 2007), It's every pensioner for themselves during a blackout on the estate, using any means necessary to protect themselves and their property.

4) Seconds out (2nd August 2007), Pizza's are on the menu for the dynamic duo, whilst Boabby and Stevie have their eyes on the girl making the Pizza's… god help her?

5) Hyper (9th August 2007), loyalty is on the agenda as a super market threatens Navids little empire… but most unusual is the way Tam is acting…?

6) Recipe (16th August 2007), with a bit of a query about the famous Beefy bake Jack and Victor feel they have to do their bit… meanwhile Navid offers advice to a not so happy couple

7) One in one out (23rd August 2007), Becoming a father at a ripe old age leaves Jack and Victor holding the Baby… only the pressure gets too much…