Two episodes starring Billie Piper as the eponymous heroine, in tales adapted from the Philip Pullman novels. Also starring Julie Walters and Hayley Atwell. Comprises The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) and The Shadow in the North (2007). Read more
| Starring | Julie Walters, Billie Piper, Hayley Atwell |
|---|---|
| Director | Brian Percival |
| Genres | Drama, Television, Thriller |
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Two episodes starring Billie Piper as the eponymous heroine, in tales adapted from the Philip Pullman novels. Also starring Julie Walters and Hayley Atwell. Comprises The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) and The Shadow in the North (2007).
| Starring | Julie Walters, Billie Piper, Hayley Atwell |
|---|---|
| Director | Brian Percival |
| Studio | 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Television, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 07 Jan 2008 |
| Format | DVD |
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this dvd is superb, and consists of the BBC adaption of Ruby in the Smoke from a series of novels by the award-winning author, Philip Pullman.
The stories follow the courageous and vibrant young heroine, Sally Lockhart, played here by award-winning actress, Billie Piper, who is a 16-year-old sleuth in the Victorian era.
Sally who is recently orphaned, is alone and being hunted by an assassin.
With her new friends - young photographer Frederick and quick-witted street child Jim - she must discover her father's killer.
Facing them is an unseen, murderous opponent and at the heart of it all, the deadly, blood-drenched secret of the ruby in the smoke.
A fabulous gritty drama, that is well worth watching and renting out.
Billie Piper shines like a super nova in the title role as Sally Lockhart. The storylines are first rate, the screenplays looses nothing in the interpretation, and the supporting cast are equally talented These two stories are perhaps the finest costume dramas produced by the BBC for many a year. A pity there are only two stories!
If you enjoy period dramas, or a good mystery then these DVD's are a 'must see!'