Lark Rise to Candleford: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008] [DVD]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The BBC’s costume drama juggernaut struck gold once more when it decided to tackle the work of Flora Thompson. And in adapting her books in the form of the television production Lark Rise To Candleford, it has brought another compelling piece of drama to the screen. Lark Rise To Candleford is set at the end of the 19th century, and it follows the story of two communities in the midst of a developing Oxfordshire. One is a fast-growing market town, the other a sleepier, quieter place that’s holding more onto the past. Centred on Laura, the eldest daughter in the Timmins house, as she leaves the quieter life for work in the market town, the stage is then set for a quality drama series.
All ten episodes are present and correct on the Lark Rise To Candleford DVD set, and there’s a lot to enjoy. The cast, for instance, is simply terrific, with Julia Sawalha, Dawn French and Olivia Hallinan rightly taking plaudits. And the journey of their characters, along with those of the strong supporting cast, is simply wonderful television.
Mixing in humour, drama and the production values we seem to take for granted from the BBC, Lark Rise To Candleford really is quite a treat. And what’s more, it’s proof positive that when it comes to television period drama, there really isn’t anyway doing it better. Super stuff. --Jon Foster
Freeze Frame
Review date: 2010-09-02 Rating: 4 out of 10
This product was bought with series 2. Suffered a frozen section on disc two so you could not follow the story line on the other discs. Returned to sender.
Reviews
DisappointingReview date: 2010-08-27 Rating: 4 out of 10After enjoying North and South and Bleak House I wanted more of the same high quality British period series. A bit of research on Amazon indicated that this was a likely candidate.
Unfortunately, this series, at least in the first couple of episodes, is trying very hard to be sunny, cute, shiny and positive. Banal also seems to be a goal. It seems like it was made for 11 and 12 year old girls.
Seeing the huge number of positive reviews, it is clearly much beloved by many. But, just in case you were in the market for highest quality period drama, you've now been warned you. Lark's Rise to Candleford is probably not what you had in mind.Good old-fashioned entertainmentReview date: 2010-07-13 Rating: 8 out of 10Living in rural England without all the modern conveniences the good folk of Larkrise and Candleford live in a world where community living is important and interesting. Love the characters, the setting and the dialogues. Love the way the lives intermingle and entertain.Lark RiseReview date: 2010-06-21 Rating: 10 out of 10Lark Rise to Candleford: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008] [DVD] Super series. Relaxing entertainment.Total escapismReview date: 2010-06-12 Rating: 10 out of 10Curl up on the sofa, wet afternoon,big comfy jumper and box of chocolates.
Wonderful. All the characters are played so well and Dawn French is just slotted into this life so brilliantly. She should return for the new series.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Dawn French
Julia Sawalha
Liz Smith
Creators:
Dawn French (Primary Contributor)
Julia Sawalha (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: 2 Entertain Video Manufacturer: 2 Entertain VideoEAN: 5014503252823Binding: DVDNumber of items: 4Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Release date: 2008-04-07Aspect ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1Audience rating: Parental GuidanceRegion code: 2Running time: 582 minutesTheatrical release date: 2008Language: English (Original Language)
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