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Based on the novel by Mary Wesley, THE CAMOMILE LAWN is set in Cornwall in August 1939, the eve of the Second World War.This series opens at a summer gathering of the sprawling Cuthbertson family in the idyllic countryside, a reunion darkened by the gathering clouds of WWII. At turns dramatic, gossipy, comedic, and tragic, the .. Read more
| Starring | Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Virginia McKenna, Jennifer Ehle |
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| Director | Peter Hall |
| Genres | Drama |
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"...Refreshing, honest and funny..."
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Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
If didnt see this series when it was shown on TV you missed a real treat. Id give it six stars, if that was allowed. ... read more »
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Disappointing waste of an afternoon.
I found this film to be very disappointing. I enjoy a good period drama and this wasn't. I actually nodded off in the middle and was disappointed that it ... read more »
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Disappointing mishmash
The reviewers who gave up after the first of the two DVDs were quite right to do so. I watched it through to the end in the hope that it might eventually all ... read more »
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Life is Life
Certainly not the best of this type of production but well worth viewing. The story is a bit fragmented but the acting is quite good.
I would like to... read more »
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Just awful
This is very dull. I watched about two hours of this tripe then I had to turn it off. It is just so vacuous. There are scenes in the series that are not only ... read more »
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WILL APPEAL TO SOME- NOT ALL
Mary Wesley is from the same ilk as Barbara Cartland in writing 'romantic sagas', which appeals to some but by no means all. Making these tales into ... read more »
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very enjoyable
We both loved it. Thought the acting was very good and one became a part of the plot whilst watching it - which is always the art of a good story!
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Ahead of its time
I think this series got controversial reviews at the time because it reunited Felicity Kendal and Paul Eddington from the cosy classic sitcom The Good Life. ... read more »
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Very Dated
How terrible is this? Badly written, badly produced, and, despite the cast, badly acted. I can't believe Jennifer Ehle was cast in Pride and Prejudice after... read more »
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Brilliant
A long time since I've seen this one but it certainly stands the test of time. Acting was excellent and scenery breathtaking.
Can't wait for ... read more »
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Gripping and well acted
Not dated at all, this saga charms and entertains without being the slightest bit cheesy. Must have been quite risque in its day!