Acorn Media (Firm)
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 203 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Oscar winner Judi Dench stars in this darkly humorous drama about a meek, middle-aged divorcee who suddenly begins to behave in ways that shock her ex and her grown daughter. Extras include biographies of star Judi Dench and writer Catherine Heath.
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (274 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Appearances can be deceiving and never more so than in the case of Miss Marple, Agatha Christie's spinsters sleuth. She may look like a sweet old lady, but her demure hat and sensible tweeds conceal a superior intelligence and steely resolve. And although her eyes twinkle, they don't miss a clue.
3) The Riviera
Series
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Riviera or Cote d'Azur as the French call it, is one of the best known resort areas in the world, fabled for its scenic beauty and romantic history. A helicopter-mounted camera offers unprecedented views of famous coastal enclaves and fabulous private estates, all enchanced by an informative narrative set to regional music.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (625 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Twenty-five episodes inspired by the dark humor of Roald Dahl, this series of brilliantly written and acted stand alone suspense stories was an instant hit that became an international phenomenon that starred a cavalcade of top stars. Seasons 1 & 2.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (371 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Inspector George Gently in these feature-length mysteries set in the North East of England during the social upheaval of the 1960s. These episodes follow Gently and his partner as they solve four grisly murders.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (ca. 776 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
David Starkey examines the story of the English crown from the fall of Rome to the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Starkey covers nearly 250 years, from Charles II to Victoria. Replete with infidelities, betrayals, and rivalries, English history emerges as a compelling family saga.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Features a set of seven practices in a flexible format with an even wider range of skill levels. Each of these practices are twenty-minutes long. Three beginner and four intermediate practices, plus the Yoga Mix, allow consumers to customize their workouts each day.
10) The guilty
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 201 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
London attorney Steven Vey has a brilliant career, a beautiful wife, and money to burn. To top it off, he's about to be named Britain's youngest-ever judge. But one night a celebration with his pretty secretary, Nicky, goes too far. He calls it a drunken indiscretion; she calls it rape. Meanwhile, Birmingham punk Eddy Doyle is fresh out of prison with no prospects. After learning that the stuffy vicar who raised him isn't his real dad, Eddie goes...
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (624 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Cutting-edge Victorian science meets cunningly plotted mystery in this award-winning Canadian TV drama. William Murdoch is a detective in Toronto in 1895, using new forensic techniques like fingerprinting and psychological profiling. He crosses paths with famous figures including Arthur Conan Doyle, and H. G. Wells.
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media U.S
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 187 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + viewer's guide (20 p.)
Description
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak unravels the secrets behind eight masterpieces of European painting, searching out art experts, literary and artistic allusions, and historical records to expose long-held secrets within the gilded frames.
17) Visions of Wales
Series
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 58 min.) : sd., col. : 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Visions of Wales offers breathtaking aerial views of this castle-filled country of contradictions, from the southern tip at Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowdon. Set to traditional music, including the famed Welsh men's choruses, with informative narration about the region's history and culture, Visions of Wale introduces the treasures of Great Britain's western annex"--Container.
20) Summer's lease
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2005, 1989
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (220 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A family leases a Tuscan villa for vacation and becomes involved in finding the secrets of the owner.
Special features include: bios of John Gielgud and John Mortimer; cast filmographies.