Andrew Davies
1) South Riding
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (177 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress, she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed -...
4) Affinity
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A socialite trying to gain purpose to her life by mentoring at a woman's prison during the late 19th century, becomes enamored with one inmate, and discovers a world of secrets, passion, and the supernatural.
5) Vanity fair
Publisher
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Pub. Date
2003, c1998
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (300 min. + extras) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A made for television mini-series of Thackeray's story of an amoral beauty determined to scheme and seduce her way into Britain's upper classes.
Publisher
Distributed by E1 Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Two recently-widowed men come to terms with the deaths of their wives. Reggie Conyngham-Jervis is a wealthy ex-fighter pilot. Roy Southgate is a retired milkman. Both are widowed on the same night. Now this 'odd couple' decide to overlook their differences and move in together. At first the two become friends, until their unlikely relationship is threatened by the arrival of Liz Franks, an alluring woman with a hidden agenda.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (225 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Czarist Russia, 1897: war and revolution bring poet and physician Yury Zhivago together with the beautiful Lara, his muse and all-consuming passion. But, both Yury and Lara are haunted--he by guilt over his betrayal of Tonya, his beloved wife, and Lara by fear of Komarovsky, the powerful man who means to have her any way he can.
Formats
Description
Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, this is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling police officer and former prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice. As revolution ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption, and love.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (5hrs. 22min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of nineteenth-century England, in a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation.
10) Northanger Abbey
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 86 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"In Jane Austen's gentle parody of gothic fiction, romance novel addict Catherine Morland is invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies. She forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, Henry Tilney, but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short"--Container.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 235 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Based on the classic novel by Anthony Trollope, the story follows Louis and Emily Trevalyan. After a blissful first year of marriage, things turn darker when a roguish Colonel takes an interest in Emily that fans the flames of Louis's jealousy.
12) Middlemarch
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2005, c1994
Physical Desc
1 DVD (420 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Based on George Elliot's novel, Middlemarch is set in early nineteenth century England and charts the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the town as it divides its population into two opposing factions: the conservatives and the liberals.
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corp
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (300 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Description
The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th century England, in a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation.
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness...
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001, c2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Harry, an ex-con turned tailor to the rich and infamous, is married to Louisa, who is smart and sexy. Andy is a suave and ruthless British spy who forces Harry to eavesdrop on the powerful politicians he clothes. Harry's talent for storytelling is not only taken as truth, but sets off a series of events that threatens to destroy everything most important in his life.
Publisher
Distributed by BFS Video
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 190 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she is not above picking a pocket or two. All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inevitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and Moll is soon facing hangman's noose. Special features included.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 300 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This satire of Victorian society shows the trials and tribulations of young love, the pettiness of upper class life, the raw energy and excitement of the most powerful city the world had ever seen, and the greed and corruption that lay just below its glittering surface.
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