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Best of period dramas
Pride and Prejudice [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Pride and Prejudice [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Wonderful. Perfect character casting. The ultimate romance. I've almost worn my 2nd copy out.
Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]
Buy new: £13.46 / Used from: £5.55
My favourite Austen. Subtle and moving romance. Amanda Root & Ciaran Hinds are superb.
North And South : Complete BBC SeriesNorth And South : Complete BBC Series
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An excellent drama, again, well cast.
Emma [1996]Emma [1996]
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Light hearted fun. Emma is a well intentioned busybody trying to play cupid.
Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]
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Star crossed lovers and heaving bosoms!
Love in a Cold Climate [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Love in a Cold Climate [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Incredibly interesting portrait of the English in the between world war years from a romantic female perspective.
Charles II [2003]Charles II [2003]
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Great production. Great casting. Rufus Sewell. MMMmmmm.
Shakespeare In Love [1999]Shakespeare In Love [1999]
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Complete make-believe, but a fun romp!
Girl With A Pearl Earring [2004]Girl With A Pearl Earring [2004]
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Beautifully shot, and very atmospheric.
The Jewel In The Crown - The Complete Series [1984]The Jewel In The Crown - The Complete Series [1984]
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Brilliant. Incredibly moving.
Brideshead Revisited - Complete SeriesBrideshead Revisited - Complete Series
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Compelling.
The Camomile Lawn [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Camomile Lawn [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
So there's lots of gratuitous bonking, I rather think there WAS a lot of bonking going on in WW2! It's still one of my favourites!
Clarissa [1991]Clarissa [1991]
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A hoot! The Delectable Sean Bean as the rotten to the core rake on a mission to seduce Clarissa. Magnificent costumes.
Lady Chatterley [1993] (Sean Bean, Joely Richardson)Lady Chatterley [1993] (Sean Bean, Joely Richardson)
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Fantastic adaptation. Recommended to Sean Bean fans (Mmmmm.).
The English Patient [1997]The English Patient [1997]
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Wonderful cinematography. Very moving.
Catherine Cookson - The Black Velvet Gown [1991]Catherine Cookson - The Black Velvet Gown [1991]
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A good traditional saga. Janet McTeer is excellent in this.
Gladiator [2000]Gladiator [2000]
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Fantastic movie. Russell Crowe has incredible gravitas. Joaquin Phoenix is also excellent in this film.
Nicholas Nickleby [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Nicholas Nickleby [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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The goodies are SO good, the baddies SO bad! A lovely tale with a happy ending.
Sharpe - The Complete Series (15 Disc Box Set)Sharpe - The Complete Series (15 Disc Box Set)
Buy new: £24.98 / Used from: £22.48
I've put in the boxed set, because any Sharpe is a good Sharpe. Boys own adventures.
Hornblower - The Complete CollectionHornblower - The Complete Collection
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I love Hornblower - rollicking good tales!
Tess [1979]Tess [1979]
A gorgeous adaptation. So sad.
Elizabeth [1998]Elizabeth [1998]
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Not strictly historically accurate, but a great film just the same. Excellent casting.
CasanovaCasanova
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Great fun. David Tennant is just so naughty!
Restoration [1996] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Restoration [1996] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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An old favourite - Robert Downey Jr. is so believable. Also, good to see Meg Ryan looking so skanky. She drives me nuts.
Our Mutual Friend [1998]Our Mutual Friend [1998]
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I really liked this adaptation. David Morrissey is terrific as the tortured schoolteacher.