The Scarifyers: The Curse of the Black Comet

I love the Scarifyers. Well written, well acted, what more could you want?

Another amusing fantastic tale conjured up in the Scarifyer universe of the 1930s.Well scripted and acted, thoroughly enjoyable and a ripping good yarn.This is the fourth outing of Lionheart and Dunning in the Scarifyers series.

The Scarifyers series are absolutely wonderful.Sci Fi- The Occult- Slapstick- British Humour and dam good yarns.But in the case of Black Comet this has to be, without a doubt the BEST of the series and that is up against some pretty steep opposition.The writing is brilliant, the stories supreme and inventive and the performances by the cast outstanding.This one is just the best.The only difference is the wonderful, larger than life Brian Blessed who is brilliant.His character Sir Basil Champion is a cross between Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger, Will Hay's Benjamin Twist and a slightly toned up Les Dawson crossed with a toned down Lily Savage.Get the drift? Exactly.Blessed is Bombastic, brutal, thick as two short planks and a closet transvestite.Now don't for once think this is Blessed's show. The main MI 13 agents Inspector Lionheart and Professor Dunning are the central actors and they are totally terrific. Nicholas Courtney plays Inspector Lionheart, and Terry Molloy as Professor Dunning.Courtney's Lionheart is a no nonsense, Nun Punching (I kid you not) shoot 'em all and let God sort 'em out British of the old School ex Army Police man with Terry Molloy portraying Professor Dunning as a bumbling yet educated, innocent yet savvy University classics professor. Together they are like Laural and Hardy who would kick you in the nuts then ask questions after.I hope this has not put you off this fabulous series they are wonderful.Set in the inner war years of the 1930s- think of the Raiders of the Lost Ark and you get it.I won't spoil the plot but Champion is a 'Jonah' – 'Jinx' of the archaeology world thick as a whale omelette but as likeable as Eric Morcambe.The tale involves Ancient Egypt, Black Comets, Aliens, American Aviators, Nazi Spies, U Boats and Scot menservants.The result a fabulous, riotous, rip-roaring adventure played for laughs and plenty of em.Totally 100 per cent recommended.

I bought my CD at a car boot for for £2 and it was two quid well spentThis is the fourth adventureIn a nutshell, it pokes gentle fun at all the old Hammer movies, and is a sort of Indiana Jones meets the Carry On teamThe usual suspects star and are joined by Brian Blessed at his OTT magnificent best. I don't want to put much about the plot because it would spoil it for othersIf you are a Scarifyers fan, this is a must buy.

This is the fourth adventure for the Scarifyers. Professor Dunning (Terry Molloy) and Inspector Lionheart (Nicholas Courtney) are the boys from MI 13, charged with investigating the supernatural and odd. The previous adventures were absolutely cracking stories with a great sense of humour, and I am pleased to report that this outing continues in the same vein.Riffing off popular films and poking gentle fun at them, this outing takes very careful aim at some very sacred cows. The plot is part Quatermass and the Pit and part Mummy, with a whole lot of Indiana Jones thrown in for good measure (and I think Brian Blessed takes the opportunity to parody some of his vocalisations from Phantom Menace at one point, though I've only seen it once so can't be sure). There is also a tribute to the carry on films, with the hospital matron quoting directly, I think, from Carry On Again Doctor.Molloy and Courtney are in top form, and the whole thing is helped along with a deliciously bonkers performance from guest star Brian Blessed. It's a role full of character and personality, Blessed hams it up to the rafters to do it justice as only he can. Things are also helped by David Benson in a variety of supporting roles, who as usual does sterling work with a variety of vital and distinct characterisations.It's a decent concept at the heart, overlaid with a great sense of humour and affectionate pastiches of some of my favourite old British horror and comedy films. It's played out by a charming cast, and has one of icon Brian Blessed's most insane performances. How can I give it anything less than 5 stars?