| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
4 videodiscs (approximately 415 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, letterbox presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Cast |
James Purefoy, Miranda Richardson, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Alan Bennett, John Standing, Zoë Wanamaker, Eileen Atkins, Simon Russell Beale. |
| Note |
Based on the 12-novel cycle by Anthony Powell. |
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Originally broadcast in 1997. |
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"Contains some nudity and coarse language."-- Container. |
| Summary |
Chronicles a half century of British upper-class life through the eyes of Nicholas Jenkins, from the 1920s to the 1960s. See how friendship, adultery, ambition, and failure play out in London's social, political, and artistic scenes. |
| Audience |
Not rated. Contains some nudity and coarse language. |
| Note |
Special features: Character guide; photo gallery; Anthony Powell bio; cast filmographies. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Upper class -- England -- Drama.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama.
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Adultery -- England -- London -- Drama.
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London (England) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Television mini-series.
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Historical television programs.
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Television for the hearing impaired.
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Historical -- Television mini-series.
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Television movies.
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Historical drama.
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| Added Author |
Rakoff, Alvin.
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Whitemore, Hugh.
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Morahan, Christopher.
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Purefoy, James, 1964-
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Richardson, Miranda.
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Fox, Edward, 1937-
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Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
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Bennett, Alan, 1934-
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Standing, John, 1934-
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Wanamaker, Zoë, 1949-
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Atkins, Eileen, 1934-
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Beale, Simon Russell.
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Powell, Anthony, 1905-2000.
Dance to the music of time.
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Table Top (Firm)
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Channel Four (Great Britain)
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
054961970599 |
| Music No. |
AMP-9705 Acorn Media |
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