Acorn Media (Firm)
1) Provence
Series
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005], c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Provence is bounded by the Alps to the east and the Rhone River to the west. Its timeless charms, celebrated by writers and painters over the centuries, have been more dazzling than in this aerial tour, enhanced by a historical narrative and set regional music.
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.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2012?]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (780 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This atmospheric Cold War-era spy series brims with mystery and suspense. Sharply written and featuring a host of superb guest stars, the drama follows a disgraced American intelligence agent who finds a new career as a gun for hire in Europe.
6) 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
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (153 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Murder in the mews: On Guy Fawkes Night, Poirot is called in on a case he suspects is murder made to look like suicide. The adventure of Johnnie Waverly: A country squire hires Poirot to investigate threats against the squire's young son. Four and twenty blackbirds: Poirot's keen powers of observation and culinary know-how help him solve a murder case.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (272 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The youngest, most attractive British sleuths on TV return to crack wise while they crack open six new cases. Detective Sergeant Scribbs and Inspector Ash sparkle as bickering, bantering crime-solvers.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
7 DVDs (16 1/2 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Leading New Scotland Yard's Murder Review Team has Commander Clare Blake feeling trapped in her office. Eager to get back to investigative work, Blake welcomes a transfer to the Homicide and Serious Crime division, where she's assigned to a slate of difficult cases. Ambitious, imperious, and dedicated, Blake keeps her private life separate from her work, until two deeply personal crimes threaten everything she has worked for.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"See bonny Scotland as you never could, even on the most lavish tour. Thanks to a helicopter-mounted camera, you soar effortlessly over Scotland's historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel-blue lakes."--Container.
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.
17) Venice revealed
Publisher
Colonial Pictures
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 164 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"An in-depth tour of the art, architecture, music and theatre of Europe's most mysterious and seductive city." -- Container.
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.
19) Housewife, 49
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A woman starts writing a diary as part of a public project, called Mass Observation, after England declares war on Germany. Nella Last, a housewife, kept a MO diary from 1939 until 1965.
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.