Product Details

• Actors: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Felicity Kendal, Helen Ryan, Guy Slater
• Format: Box set, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 6
• Studio: Goldhil Home Media
• VHS Release Date: February 4, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305032025
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,056 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HISTORICAL SERIES DO NOT GET ANY BETTER-IT DESERVES 6 STARS!, April 4, 1999

By A Customer

This is an absolutely wonderful 13 episode series that chronicles the life of the man rightfully called the Peacemaker of the World and named Prince Bertie and King Edward VII. It is a must for every serious student of British History, especially the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It should be available in every library, and the best colleges should give academic credit for viewing it. Among other things, this series gives full appreciation to the phrase "the Eurpoean Family of Nations" through the marriages of Victoria's many children and their in-laws. It begins with King Edward VII's mother, Queen Victoria, telling his father, Prince Albert, of the coming of their second child. It ends with him Lying in State with his Queen kneeling beside the coffin. Episodes 1-10 (Volumes 1-5) are dominated by Queen Victoria (as was his life), and Episodes 11-13 (Volume 6) deal with the reign of Kind Edward VII. This is an impecible production with a perfect cast drawn from the then current and future elite of the British acting community perfectly protraying their characters placed in remarkable settings that makes one feel that the viewer has been among the privledged in exclusive places during private events throughout. Its release on video tape is eagerly received and long overdue. In summary, to view this series is to experience and better understand these eras of history. The entire series is most highly recommended.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent production, May 8, 2001

By	Niklas G. (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews

An excellent journey to participate in the 19 th century royal courts. Few productions can match the extraordinary performances of the cast. I recommend it without reservation to any film connoisseur who appreciate real quality films.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supreme acting, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

The very elite of British actors in an extraordinary performance. A very sharp contrast to contemporary american films revealing what good acting really is. John Gielgud, Timothy West, Anette Crossbie and many others are a pure delight to watch. The entertainment value is difficult to match. The best film series I have ever seen.