The Barchester Chronicles (DVD, 2006)

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Of Discs: 2 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: 2 Entertain UK Release Date: 12 Dec 2006 Edition: Box Set. Seven part adaptation of two Trollope novels set in the fictitious Victorian town of Barchester. Reverend Septimus Harding commands the respect of his parish, and with his son-in-law installed as the Archdeacon, intends to keep religious authority within the family.

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An adaptation of two Anthony Trollope novels. The respected Reverend of Barchester becomes a victim of association when the Church is accused of corruption.

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ProducerJonathan Powell
EAN5014138305666
eBay Product ID (ePID)59551487

Product Key Features

ActorSusan Hampshire, Donald Pleasence, Alan Rickman, Geraldine Mcewan, Nigel Hawthorne
Film/TV TitleThe Barchester Chronicles
Aspect Ratio4:3
DirectorDavid Giles
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, General
Run Time399 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificateU
Number of Discs2
AuthorAnthony Trollope
Sound sourceDolby Digital Mono
Movie/TV TitleThe Barchester Chronicles

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  • Most favourable review

    Hilarity and pathos shine through Trollope's story.

    Has that special quality of both sympathy and humour. Can be very very funny but also extremely moving. The introductory music has a lot to do with that and the beautiful opening scenes of the cathedral and its nostalgic surroundings with the early railways, which gives you a sense of peering back into an earlier time which comes alive. Alan Rickman's performance is just too too comic because he thinks so much of himself, and Geraldine McEwan is riveting as a fanatically inappropriate reformer who would so much rather be the Bishop than her husband. I love it when she tells Mrs Quiverful to stop crying immediately and she will sort matters out, and when Mrs Quiverful ruefully pulls straw out of her shawl after taking a ride on the farmer's cart on her way to the Bishop's palace. However there is no doubt that Donald Pleasance is the star, giving a performance that balances fun and true spirituality without any hint of mawkishness. Ten out of ten for a DVD that will find a permanent place on my shelf.

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  • Most critical review

    Well made, but slightly dull, period drama

    Not sure what I was expecting with this, but it was not as gripping as some other work by the same author. A bit dull, but well made and acted.

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  • Good Quality dvd, crystal clear on watc...

    Good Quality dvd, crystal clear on watching it. Watched it when it came out on tv many years ago. Very enjoyable

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  • Absolutely superb.

    All the BBC dramatisations of Trollope's novels are superb. Nothing can compare with The Pallisers, however, if you don't have an appetite for 26 episodes try this one. First class and engaging acting by all the cast. Can thoroughly recommend it.

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  • Great Classic TV

    A great classic novel beautifully told, acted and adapted for TV.

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  • CLASSIC BBC SERIAL

    CLASSIC BBC serial. Great characters and very enjoyable production that is faithful to the original text by Trollope. Beautiful costumes too. I enjoyed mine so much I bought this copy for a friend, so she can enjoy it too.

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  • Top drawer entertainment.

    An excellent drama with top actors.

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  • Great value- most enjoyable viewing.

    Barchester Chronicles. Great period drama. Box set with 2 DVDs. Lasted three evenings. Such good value for very good entertainment. A true classic.

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  • Barchester Chronicles

    I would commend his to anyone. A wonderfully honest view of the church at the time, but told with such humour. Many of our well know actors when they were much younger. It is all very ell done.

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  • Gentle and beautifully acted by all.

    Good to re-watch Alan Rickman's 'arrival' role again, a much-missed actor.

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