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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
Director	Peter Hall
Genres	Drama

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- "...Refreshing, honest and funny..."
- 9165
- - Daily Mirror
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
  
  If didn’t see this series when it was shown on TV you missed a real treat. I’d 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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  - chimpsy
  - 4 reviews
  - 11 Feb 2012 at 14:55
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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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- - chris36
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  - Kent
  - 27 Dec 2011 at 15:18
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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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- - Emjay69
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  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 22 Dec 2011 at 12:01
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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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- - paulakhs
  - 5 reviews
  - Exeter
  - 26 Sep 2011 at 10:26
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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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- - Burnhamite
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  - BURNHAM
  - 16 Apr 2011 at 08:44
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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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  - 09 Apr 2011 at 11:14
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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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- - InspectorSands
  - 209 reviews
  - London
  - 09 Jun 2010 at 10:54
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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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- - blackpoolmatt
  - 11 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 26 Apr 2010 at 14:35
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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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  - Dorset Film Fan
  - 26 Nov 2009 at 12:41
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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!
  
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  - 01 Nov 2009 at 11:51
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  Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
  
  If didn’t see this series when it was shown on TV you missed a real treat. I’d give it six stars, if that was allowed. ... read more »
  
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  - Romsey
  - 08 Jan 2007 at 21:41
- - 5
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  just like the book
  
  after reading the book it was a joy to see it come to life in this very good series.
  
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- - thebexter
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  - Oxted
  - 04 Sep 2005 at 21:41
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  Excellent programme.
  
  been on TV but still great to see, and the leading actress is just so sexy, and you see her in all her glory.
  
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- - Colin P
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  - Essex
  - 15 May 2005 at 02:04
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  Well worth a second look
  
  Most folk will have seen this and enjoyed this on TV when first released. I found it well acted and paced the first time around. My overall appreciation on this... read more »
  
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- - MikeJD
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  - Hitchin
  - 23 Nov 2005 at 16:06
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  Disappointing
  
  I know a modern historical film should not appear dated - but to me this did. I remember thoroughly enjoying this as a TV series several years ago but coming ... read more »
  
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- - mycatdexter
  - Suffolk
  - 15 Oct 2003 at 12:18
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  unsatisfying
  
  Given most reviews are positive I had high expectations of this series. I have not read the book but it seemed to me that it must have been considerably ... read more »
  
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  - errol
  - 24 Oct 2008 at 10:04
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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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  - Dorset Film Fan
  - 26 Nov 2009 at 12:41
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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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- - InspectorSands
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  - 09 Jun 2010 at 10:54
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  Good telly that drags you into their story
  
  We saw this on the telly when it was first aired back in the early 90's. Always remembered it was a good story and made good viewing, ideal for the long ... read more »
  
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  - Angus
  - 11 Jan 2006 at 16:26
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  I'd forgotten how good this was
  
  I saw this when it firs appeared on Channel 4 and really enjoyed it. I'd forgotten how well done it was until watching it again. The cast is numerous and ... read more »
  
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  - Burton on Trent
  - 09 May 2006 at 14:46

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- The Camomile Lawn
  
  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, ...