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- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 60 min
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Anthony Head, Warren Clarke, Jenny Agutter, Dean Lennox Kelly ... see all
- Director: Metin Hüseyin, William Sinclair
- Plot: The Invisibles is a UK 2008 comedy drama series created and written by William Ivory for the BBC. It was produced by Company Pictures, shot in the Republic of Ireland... Read more
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| Jun 15, 2009Monsters and Critics
Well acted, and beautifully filmed The Invisibles is a good blend of drama and comedy with truths that will resonate with anyone, at any age.....This series is full of fun moments, and clever dialogue which offsets Maurice's anger and frustration..... ... Full Review
| Jun 02, 2009San Jose Mercury News
There are also some very cute scenes between Head and his real-life daughter (Emily Head).....Indeed it's almost shocking when Head and Agutter locks lips and cast sparks..... ... Full Review
| May 26, 2009DVD Talk
mawkish melodrama about how getting old sucks.....I liked "The Invisibles.....the jokes about aging get more and more tiresome.....a terrific cast, clever characters, a solid backstory, a breezy premise.....does a fine job balancing music and effects..... ... Full Review
| Nov 16, 2007Digital Spy
Polly Hill, the programme's commissioning editor, said: "We are thrilled to have a new series from William Ivory on BBC One, which is both smart and very funny, and which has brought together a wonderful cast - Warren Clarke, Anthony Head and Dean Lennox Kelly will be terrific as The Invisibles. ... Full Review
| Jan 12, 2007iF Magazine
kinetic, enjoyable action sequences....visually interesting....a truly good storybook tale.... ... Full Review
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DVD: 'The Invisibles'
sfgate.com –
2009-05-31
If you need proof that even the most overused formula can work with the right cast, look no further than the British TV series "The Invisibles," starring Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer'") and Warren Clarke ("Dalziel and Pascoe"). ... Full Article
'The Invisibles' will not return to BBC
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-04-01
Comedy drama The Invisibles has been axed by the BBC after one series, it has emerged. The programme - starring Anthony Head and Warren Clarke as a pair of retired burglars - began strongly last May with 4.7 million viewers. ... Full Article
'The Invisibles' secure 4.7m for BBC1
digitalspy.co.uk –
2008-05-02
New comedy drama The Invisibles won its 9pm slot for BBC One last night. The show, starring Warren Clarke and Anthony Head, was watched by an average of 4.7 million - a 20% share of the viewing audience - in... ... Full Article
As a result of the suits' decision to focus on "the kids" when determining their programming, many perfectly good actors end up being shuffled off to The Hallmark Channel for their starring roles. ... Full Article
The Invisibles has precisely three characters, is filmed in black and white, and takes place all in one room. Still with me? Good, because it's a much more entertaining experiment than it has any right to be. ... Full Article