| Description |
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray ; 5.1 surround ; 1080i high definition, widescreen ; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Cast |
Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Joseph Mawle. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Sebastian Faulks. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast by BBC1, Jan. 22 and 29, 2012. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
The story of Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire. They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. He must learn to endure the ravages of war and make peace with his feelings for Isabelle. |
| Note |
Special features: The love story ; Behind the scenes ; The war story. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- France -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Morgan, Abi.
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Horsford, Lynn.
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Martin, Philip (Television director)
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Redmayne, Eddie, 1982-
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Poésy, Clémence.
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Mawle, Joseph, 1974-
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Faulks, Sebastian
Birdsong.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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Working Title Television.
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NBC Universal Television.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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| Added Title |
Masterpiece theatre (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608836628 |
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1608836622 |
| Standard No. |
841887016650 |
| Music No. |
MS64211B PBS Distribution |
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