The beloved BBC miniseries about a young cook's rags-to-riches ascension from scullery maid to proprietress of the most fashionable hotel in turn-of-the-century London. Gemma Jones... more
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the creators ofUpstairs, Downstairs.Gemma Jones gives a performance for the ages in this rags-to-riches saga that charts the ascendancy of the indomitable Louisa Trotter, who rose from scullery maid to become "the finest cook in London" and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Inspired by the true story of Rosa Lewis, who held court at her renowned Cavendish Hotel,The Duchess of Duke Streetis the video equivalent of a good read. Immerse yourself in this lavishly mounted BBC production that impeccably re-creates a bygone era at the turn of the century and captivates viewers with the tragedies and triumphs of Louisa's story, which includes an ill-fated affair with the Prince of Wales, an unhappy marriage, and struggles with bankruptcy and ill health. But Louisa, Cockney accent intact, prevails as the reigning mistress of Hotel Bentinck. --Donald Liebenson
the creators ofUpstairs, Downstairs.Gemma Jones gives a performance for the ages in this rags-to-riches saga that charts the ascendancy of the indomitable Louisa Trotter, who rose from scullery maid to become "the finest cook in London" and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Inspired by the true story of Rosa Lewis, who held court at her renowned Cavendish Hotel,The Duchess of Duke Streetis the video equivalent of a good read. Immerse yourself in this lavishly mounted BBC production that impeccably re-creates a bygone era at the turn of the century and captivates viewers with the tragedies and triumphs of Louisa's story, which includes an ill-fated affair with the Prince of Wales, an unhappy marriage, and struggles with bankruptcy and ill health. But Louisa, Cockney accent intact, prevails as the reigning mistress of Hotel Bentinck. --Donald Liebenson
Duchess Of Duke Street, The Series 1 Part 1 (Box Set)
Main specs
Genre: Drama - Period
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1976
Running Time: 7 hours 39 minutes
Video Category: Television
Plot: The beloved BBC miniseries about a young cook's rags-to-riches ascension from scullery maid to proprietress of the most fashionable hotel in turn-of-the-century London. Gemma Jones stars as Louisa Leyton, whose dream of becoming the best chef in England puts her into contact with Britain's upper crust and the political events which will soon make their mark on both Louisa and English society itself. Based on the true story of the Cavendish Hotel's legendary Rosa Lewis.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): PLAYBACK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 07/04/2003
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: 905 193 1
Barcode: 3259190519312
DVD Description
The beloved BBC miniseries about a young cook's rags-to-riches ascension from scullery maid to proprietress of the most fashionable hotel in turn-of-the-century London. Gemma Jones stars as Louisa Leyton, whose dream of becoming the best chef in England puts her into contact with Britain's upper crust and the political events which will soon make their mark on both Louisa and English society itself. Based on the true story of the Cavendish Hotel's legendary Rosa Lewis.
Advantages: Great computerised effects. Weird how they act infront of nothing. Disadvantages: You can see the computerised monsters.
.... In the previous episode, He turned into a new doctor (David Tennant) and is now in Christmas day. Santa's attack Mickey and Rose and chase them home. The Doctor is also Fainted so he cant help. Aliens teleport the new Primeinistor and The tardis with the doctor and rose and Mickey in it. What happens?
Don't ask me how i know this because i got the Doctor Who boxset. and i taped the Christmas invasion.
Here is what each DVD contains. Not bonus ferues, the episodes.
Disc 1 - Rose, The End of the Eorld, The Unquiet Dead
Disc 2 - Aliens of London, World War 3, Dalek
Disc 3 - The Long Game, Father's day, Empty Child, The doctor Dances
Disc 4 - Boom Town, Bad wolf, The Parting of the Ways
Disc 5 - Doctor Who Comentary Episodes 1-13
There. :)
More stuff will be added to this later. But i hope you are enjoying this so far. More soon! :)...
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Advantages: Buying them together is chepaer than buying them individally Disadvantages: doesn't fit in the shelf on my dvd rack!
...is turned off leaving unexpected consequences. Salvator Biagi moves in with the Wormsley's.
SERIES1 EPISODE SIX WINNING THE DOUBLE - Jason is unhappy with team decisions and asks for a transfer.
SERIES1 EPISODE SEVEN ALL CREDIT TO THE LADS - Donna gets fed up with Ian and turns to Salvator, Tanya trys to get Jason back in the team and Chardonnay thinks she is pregnant.
SERIES1 EPISODE EIGHT THEY THINK ITS ALL OVER - Holly Wormsley is kidnapped and Salavtor uses his transfer money to pay the ransom. Chardonnay and Kyle talk about adoption. BE WARNED this episode ends on a huge cliff hanger, so buying it in this boxset is great because you dont have to wait for the next one!
SERIES 2 EPISODE 1 JUST CAN'T GIVE UP - Jackie gives birth to a baby called Paddy who is to be adopted by yle and Chardonnay but Jackies maternal instincts kick...
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Advantages: all the seasons are found together and come with a bonus disc Disadvantages: No New DVD packaging in the UK release
...on each of the other 4 seasons. The last episode of season 5 also feels very rushed as though they tried to put too much into one 45minute episode.
That said this set is perfect for the fan who either only owns 1 season or non at all as it works out cheaper than buying all the seasons individually. If you have never seen Alias before but your a fan of series such as 24, X-Files, Lost I would strongly recommend you purchase this as this is, for the most part, a very strong series and worth owning....
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