Product Details

• Actors: Oliver Dimsdale, Laura Fraser, Geoffrey Palmer, Christina Cole, Anna Massey
• Directors: Tom Vaughan
• Writers: Andrew Davies, Anthony Trollope
• Producers: Bill Boyes, Charles Hubbard, Laura Mackie, Nigel Stafford-Clark, Rebecca Eaton
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Original recording remastered, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: BBC Worldwide
• DVD Release Date: November 1, 2005
• Run Time: 900 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BNTMKK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,963 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Anthony Trollope Collection (The Barchester Chronicles / He Knew He Was Right / The Way We Live Now)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

The Anthony Trollope Collection contains three masterpieces and over 15 hours of timeless film from one of the greatest nineteenth-century novelist. Visit the fascinating world of Victorian England through the eyes of Anthony Trollope, as the prolific and respected novelist illustrates the penetrating conflicts of the day.
Running Time: 900 min.

Customer Reviews

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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Renditions of Stories Ahead of Their Time, February 19, 2007

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This review is from: The Anthony Trollope Collection (The Barchester Chronicles / He Knew He Was Right / The Way We Live Now) (DVD)

Anthony Trollope was remarkable, a man who understood feminist issues before there was a name for them. His female characters are often strong and sympathetic, and his insight into social issues made his novels more than ordinary potboilers. I do prefer the novels, where Trollope's wit and sometimes snide observations give depth to every scene. But every one of these elegantly filmed stories offers a long, luxurious look into a world long gone, and is perfect for a long lounge before the fire on a dismal day.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cup of Tea, A Cozy Chair, Ahhhh......, June 4, 2008

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This review is from: The Anthony Trollope Collection (The Barchester Chronicles / He Knew He Was Right / The Way We Live Now) (DVD)

Anthony Trollope is a master of developing memorable characters. This collection brings us Melmotte of The Way We Live Now, played by David Suchet. All Poirot fans know Mr. Suchet. Hard to pick just one from The Barchester Chronicles. I choose the insufferable Rev. Slope, played by Alan Richman of Harry Potter fame. The rogue, Col. Osborne (Bill Nighty) from He Knew He Was Right.
Superb acting, beautiful settings and costumes, plus a glimpse into the world and conflicts of Victorian England make this series both informative and entertaining. Included in each DVD is a biography of the author and casts and a history of Peterborough Cathedral...wonderful additions.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Entertainment...!, April 19, 2008

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This review is from: The Anthony Trollope Collection (The Barchester Chronicles / He Knew He Was Right / The Way We Live Now) (DVD)

The Anthony Trollope Collection arrived yesterday in perfect condition. I immediately was mesmerized by the excellent care in which the dialogue and setting of scenes regarding, "He Knew He Was Right" was filmed. Quick wit and well chosen actors were portrayed in this series. I am very, very impressed.
I am more familiar with the Jane Austen Series, especially "Persuasion" and "Sense and Sensibility," and was unsure the writing would stand up to her flow of the spoken word... it did! I am incredibly happy with my purchase and am proud to have this series as part of my collection. I watched the entire four parts of the movie in one sitting, and only wished it could have lasted another six hours... Excellent!

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