Regular Price $39.98

Starring: David Jason,  Bruce Alexander,  John Lyons,  Arthur White,  James McKenna, 
Directed By: Anthony Simmons,  David Reynolds,  Don Leaver, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Format: Color,  DVD-Video,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about A Touch of Frost - Season 1

Description
"18 million viewers tuned into the super-length detective series." - The Times

A Touch of Frost is one of Britain's most successful detective series and stars award-winning actor David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the dreary town of Denton, Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and a sense of moral justice. A Touch of Frost Season One includes:

In "Care and Protection," Frost investigates a missing child case, as his terminally ill wife languishes in bed. A chance digging turns up a 30 year-old skeleton chained to a strongbox. A former bank employee with links to the strongbox is murdered and Frost must find his killer.

In "Not with Kindness," Frost grieves for his recently deceased wife, whose visiting sister from the States makes his life unbearable. Frost searches for a missing teenager and a victim of threatening phone calls wakes in the night to find her home engulfed in flames.

In "Conclusions," an elderly man is killed in a hit-and-run that involves a prominent local official's son. A casino is robbed of the night's takings. An armed and dangerous fugitive takes a pair of hostages.

Episodes: Care and Protection Not with Kindness Conclusions

Customer Reviews for A Touch of Frost - Season 1

Superlative Cop Show
The Brits do these things so much better than us Yanks.
Here's why: In British crime shows, the lead character is typically not (1) handsome; (2) heroic; (3) handy with his fists; (4) sophisticated; (5) physically fit; (6) debonair; (7) materially successful, i.e., someone with posh clothes, home, car, etc.. (8) happily married.

American programmers, always trend followers, worshippers of escapism, and, most importantly, terribly fearful of low ratings, feel compelled to load their shows with incredibly handsome supermen and beautiful women with perfect bodies and hair, who always look cool and drive fabulous cars, and live in huge, airy, magnificently furnished homes and flats.

The idea of David Jason starring in an American TV show is ludicrous. He is a short, drab, homely, balding, portly, rumpled, middle-aged man, seemingly the antithesis of "sexy". William "Billy" "Jack" Frost probably couldn't do one pushup. I doubt he'd pass a police shooting test. He's probably impotent. Doesn't really care much or know much about what's going on outside his own little world. He's a moody sort and most of the time his moods are black. All in all, not a real nice guy.

But when it comes to police work, he's aces. Has an uncanny knack for sniffing out rats. These shows are simply fabulous. The characters and acting are just top-notch all the way. Topical. Hard-hitting. Believable. And funny! That's another thing that is so great about the show: the cynicism, sarcasm and wicked irony are razor-sharp. You have to really pay attention to catch it all. I'm not sure if I'd hold up too well in the bitter, biting cold and slashing rain of England's midlands, which are displayed often here. A sunny, optimistic series this is not!

It's not surprising this show lasted seven years. One of the best ever Brit cop programs. Truly unique.
A Touch of Frost - Season 1

You begin to appreciate this series as you watch more of it
DCI Frost is the most lovable character you can possibly have. Careless about his personal life, disorganized in his methods, disobedient to authority. But there's another side to this man. That side shows up when his friend George is injured in this episode. His meticulous attention to detail where a case is involved has many around him wondering how he does it so effortlessly. When I had first started watching this series, I found myself occasionally nodding off due to the slow pace of everything... the title music, the scenes, the dialogue... everything is unhurried and relaxed. It is only after I had watched 2-3 episodes that I began appreciating this series- it grows on you.A Touch of Frost - Season 1

Just discovered Frost
When at the library, I'm always looking for a decent TV series on DVD or video tape to watch when I have a second to sit down. (I'd recommend that to anyone - you don't always have to BUY these DVDs or videos, do save yourself some bucks and check your local library first. Amazon is great for getting ideas about what you might be able to find and reserve at the library). At any rate, I was not disappointed when I picked up "A Touch of Frost." I'm very pleased to see this show was on for quite a number of years, so it will take me awhile to work my way through them. Right now I'm only viewing the second season, so I'm hoping the series develops well.A Touch of Frost - Season 1

Touch of Frost - Season 1
The character development was quite good. The acting was above average. The story line was engrossing. So why only three stars? It is because of the unneccessay display of female nudity. Had I known of the nudity, I would not have purchased the product.A Touch of Frost - Season 1

Love Jack Frost!
This series is thoroughly enjoyable! Frost is cranky, disorganized, competent, irreverent, and completely lovable. I've enjoyed this series completely and can't wait to order each of the others. If you like good detective stories with a twist, you will get a kick out of A Touch Of Frost--and don't be surprised if you think you have each story figured out and find yourself wrong! Though Frost has his own way with detective work, he always gets the job done.A Touch of Frost - Season 1