Edward the King (DVD, 2008)

"The Golden Era of Television"

i'll never understand people who pan productions from this era and 'school,' if you will, by complaining about low budget, cheap-looking sets, and the like---of course, "Edward the King" has its share of these minor weak points--it's a video production!--from 1973---and video was still improving by leaps and bounds, practically by the month, back then....but, all that nonsense is less than trivial when held up against the sheer genius of this over-all production...sorry, but i'm not going to go into all the raves about the writing, and casting, and acting, and directing---and the costumes?--my God; they are truly amazing....no; if you want to experience the 'best-of-the-best' simply get your hands on this 4 disc set----you will learn an amazing amount about one of the most fascinating periods of Western Civilization, but won't even be aware of any tedious history lessons, because you'll be totally captivated by one of the best mini-series ever to be seen on the small screen---Read full review

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History in the making

Another and unique look at the life and times of Queen Victoria.
This dramatization is quite old now and most of the actors well known for later roles.
One of the aspects of this series is it's ability to bring out the very tightly knit group that were the Royal Houses of Europe of the time. This series of events could not happen now but is fascinating to watch and see unfold.
For the younger viewer there are possibly other adaptations of this Queen's life that would hold more current meaning to them but for the older generation, especially those who lived nearer to these times, it is spell binding.
Allowances must be made for the earlier time when this was made and therefore the quality of the production. Remember CGI did not exist in those days neither a lot of other technological assists to the actors of today.
We enjoyed this work thoroughly.Read full review

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classic Masterpiece Theater one of my favorites

If you love British history and great acting and don’t mind 1970’s production values, this is THE best Queen Victoria/Edward VII you can find.

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Edward the King Reigns Supreme.

The show was most importantly historically correct no additional scenes were added to engage the viewers as the script was so excellently written.The actors contributed a tour de force performance. Costumes and sets beautifully rendered.An intriguing historically perfect snapshot of the past.Read full review

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Great condition! Love the series and hap...

Great condition! Love the series and happy to see familiar actors in this.

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history of victorias son king edward

this is a good historical video. we enjoyed it tremendously

Edward the vii is a must in your DVD library.

Very well act,and beautiful costumes, great production. Accurate history.

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Edward The King (5 disc set)

Oh, my this is totally a disappointment. Waste of money....do not buy

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Historical, engaging and entertaining

Great historical story with wonderful sets, background scenes and costumes

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