This two-disc set contains the complete television mini-series based on the novel by Anthony Powell, and features an impressive array of established British actors and actresses. The series follows the ups and downs of a multitude of characters over the traumatic course of the twentieth century, hinging around the central .. Read more
| Starring | John Gielgud, Edward Fox, Alan Bennett, Jonathan Cake |
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| Director | Christopher Morahan |
| Genres | Drama |
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Totally brilliant.
I'm a sucker for any series about this time-spread, but this really is great. Don't miss it !!
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Absolutely dreadful
I gave this a grudging half-star because the first location was lovely to look at BUT the acting was so wooden and the dialogue so banal that I switched off ... read more »
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Brilliant
Period drama at its best. This mini-series follows the fortunes of a group of friends, through their schooldays in the 20s to later life.
The acting ... read more »
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Customer Review
Having read the books, I wondered how on earth they would manage to do them justice on the television. I have to say, I thought the acting was absolutely first-... read more »
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Dancing to the Music
Interesting version of this novel. I have only seen part 1 up to now but I am hooked. Acting is a bit stilted but the story line trots along at a steady pace... read more »
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Very good
Charting the lives of a few friends (and many hangers on) whose lives keep crossing between the two world wars and onward.
Very similar in feel to ... read more »
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Some very substantial actors take a ramble
through upper class life. Thoroughly entertaining, addictive but light-hearted. I can't wait for the next instalment.
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Play it again!
This is a modern saga that needs to be watched very carefully as all the characters (both those important to the story line and and the not so important) flit ... read more »
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Couldn't stop watching!
A captivating & entrancing story. An excellent interpretation of Anthony Powell's novels.
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Not to be missed
With such a cast this is one not to be missed. I enjoyed watching it in 1997 and it is equally good now. A good adaption of Anthony Powell's books too.
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Totally brilliant.
I'm a sucker for any series about this time-spread, but this really is great. Don't miss it !!
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