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Abigail's Party (BBC DVD, 2003) 1977 Mike Leigh Comic Drama, Alison Steadman

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Condition: Very Good: An item that has been used, but is in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or ... Very Good: An item that has been used, but is in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of the disk holder (in the DVD box) is undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on the CD or DVD, when played. No fuzzy or snowy frames on VHS tape, when played. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Video Format: PAL

Case Type: Tall/DVD Case

Subtitle Language: English

Studio: BBC

Region Code: DVD: 2 (Europe, Japan, Middle East...)

DVD/ Blu-Ray/ HD-DVD: DVD

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Certificate: PG

EAN: 5014503118129

Format: DVD

Language: English

Release Year: 2003

Actor: Tim Stern, Alison Steadman, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse

Director: Mike Leigh

Features: Photo Gallery\Producer and Director Commentary\Abigails Party Night Welcome Intro and Goodbye, Closed Caption

Run Time: 102 Mins

Genre: General, Comedy

Film/TV Title: Abigail's Party

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

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The story of a bored, bitchy hostess in this study of pretentious middle-class social manners.

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Tim Stern, Alison Steadman, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse

Film/TV Title

Abigail's Party

Director

Mike Leigh

Language

English

Run Time

102 Mins

Aspect Ratio

4:3

Release Year

2003

Format

DVD

Features

Photo Gallery\Producer and Director Commentary\Abigails Party Night Welcome Intro and Goodbye, Closed Caption

Genre

General, Comedy

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Certificate

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United Kingdom

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English

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Mike Leigh's television adaptation of the play performed by the Hampstead Theatre Production focuses on a dinner party organized by Beverly (Alison Steadman), a middle-class Londoner who is married to Laurence (Tim Stern). The party's guests include new neighbors Angela (Janine Duvitski), a nurse, and her computer programmer husband, Tony (John Salthouse), as well as Susan (Harriet Reynolds), a divorced single mother whose 15-year-old daughter, Abigail, is throwing her first party next door. As the guests arrive and begin to get settled in, they run through the generic list of get-to-know-you topics of discussion, including work, family, life, and the history of how they met their partners. Gradually, the alcohol takes effect, causing Beverly and Tony to see each other in a sexual light when they begin to slow dance. All of this is disrupted when Laurence short-circuits, first going on a rampage of art appreciation, and then falling to the ground in an apparent fit of choking. The gravity of the situation finally brings sobriety and a well-needed reality check to the situation as Beverly, Tony, and Angela struggle to keep Laurence alive. Shooting the film on video, using only one location, ABIGAIL'S PARTY captures the stage production with Leigh's usual intimacy.

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Abigail's Party

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by micliv-5257
10 Feb, 2023Most favourable review
Great suburban dark comedy
One of the best examples of the BBC single play’ from the days when TV aspired to be like theatre rather than film. Very much a precursor of cringe comedy, like The Office, full of awkward moments. Would be a great episode of Inside Number 9! Alison Steadman is a standout as Beverley, but all the cast are great
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by jefjol_lqvau
10 Jul, 2019
Who's Party?.
Well of course many attempts has been made in the theatre to recreate The Orginal Abigail's Party, Not a chance in hell, Alison Steadman is the greatest, no one now or Ever will make it work. Some things should be held in the respect, and anyone attempting This play should be sent to moon and left there. Something's should never be messed with, and Abigail's Party 1977.is one such treasure to be worshipped for the history of this truly wonderful work of art.Well of course many attempts has been made in the theatre to recreate The Orginal Abigail's Party, Not a chance in hell, Alison Steadman is the greatest, no one now or Ever will make it work. Some things should be held in the respect, and anyone attempting This play should be sent to moon and left there. Something's should never be messed with, and Abigail's Party 1977.is one such treasure to be worshipped for the history of this truly wonderful work of art.
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by stephen15101960
14 Jul, 2021
Funny as ****!
Alison Steadman is sublime as the Hostess from Hell, with perfect support from the cast....hilarious and engaging, something to watch on a summer's evening or a winter's night...I cannot recommend it enough.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: jedbalders
by 195058p
22 May, 2019
A classic brilliant British play
A classic 70s play by Mike Leigh=disturbing, funny, sad and immensely touching. Superb acting and timing throughout. A masterpiece of British play writing.
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by sunnydaze1-2007
11 Oct, 2018
Blast from the past
A real reminder of how pompous 1970s parties could be....hillarious. Love it😂
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: musicmagpie

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