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Lark Rise to Candleford: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008] | ![Lark Rise to Candleford: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51srzULz2yL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Dawn French, Julia Sawalha, Liz Smith
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  16 reviews
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
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Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 582 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.1
EAN: 5014503252823
ASIN: B0012PV5JC
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: April 7, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The BBC's costume drama juggernaut struck gold once more when it decided to tackle the work of Flora Thompson. And in adapting her books in the form of the television production Lark Rise To Candleford, it has brought another compelling piece of drama to the screen. Lark Rise To Candleford is set at the end of the 19th century, and it follows the story of two communities in the midst of a developing Oxfordshire. One is a fast-growing market town, the other a sleepier, quieter place that's holding more onto the past. Centred on Laura, the eldest daughter in the Timmins house, as she leaves the quieter life for work in the market town, the stage is then set for a quality drama series. All ten episodes are present and correct on the Lark Rise To Candleford DVD set, and there's a lot to enjoy. The cast, for instance, is simply terrific, with Julia Sawalha, Dawn French and Olivia Hallinan rightly taking plaudits. And the journey of their characters, along with those of the strong supporting cast, is simply wonderful television. Mixing in humour, drama and the production values we seem to take for granted from the BBC, Lark Rise To Candleford really is quite a treat. And what's more, it's proof positive that when it comes to television period drama, there really isn't anyway doing it better. Super stuff. --Jon Foster
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 A Perfect Delight! February 11, 2008
Antoinette Brooks (England)
48 out of 51 found this review helpful
I've been following this series on BBC1 every Sunday evening and as it's so brilliant that I couldn't wait to write a review. It's based on the semi-autobiographical books of Flora Thompson who grew up in Oxfordshire at the end of the 19th century.
The series stars a young woman, Laura, who leaves her family in the poor village of Lark Rise to work as an assistant to the post mistress in the posher town of Candleford. This series has everything. Light-hearted moments, tender scenes, forbidden love across the social divide, hideous snobs in the form of the two brilliantly named and brillinatly played Pratt sisters, and bags and bags of humour. There is grace personified by the post mistress Dorcas Lane who is fantastically played by Julia Sawalha, and the dashing young squire portrayed by Ben Miles.
This is the perfect Sunday evening drama series which you can happily watch with your whole family, both young and old. If you have actually read the books you may be slightly disappointed as some liberties have been taken with the text, but for those of us who haven't it's a perfect delight.
Marvellous Lark Rise February 26, 2008
A. McNicol (West Sussex)
28 out of 32 found this review helpful
This series is a real delight. Well done to the BBC for their production, choice of an excellent cast and the way they have maintained the fact, humour, pathos and wit of the original books, which I've loved for many years. This series reflects my forefathers' life in Oxfordshire during the period and now my whole family really looks forward to the Sunday evening showings for a glimpse of what is now a 'lost' rural past.
If I have a 'quibble' it is that some of the costumes are a little too good - Laura's many changes of outfit are rather more than one would expect of a girl from a 'poor' family; neither could one imagine that Miss Lane would have provided them. Miss Lane's outfits are on a par with those of the lady of the manor. But it's a small quibble which does nothing to detract from the overall excellence of (yet another) first class BBC drama.
Pure Joy March 1, 2008
M. Dowden (London, UK)
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
The BBC have produced yet another fantastic costume drama. Based on three of Flora Thompson's books that make Lark Rise to Candleford, the BBC have adapted and brought these remarkable stories to life. The acting is excellent, and the choice of actors is perfect.
Based around life in turn of the century Oxforshire this series brings to life the story of people living in a small town and hamlet outside Oxford. The trials and tribulations of these people really make compulsive viewing, and the scenery and buildings really bring alive the feeling of the places. If you liked Cranford (based on The Cranford Chronicles) you will love this adaptation. A definite must have.
So far, so good. February 4, 2008
princess jem
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
After Cranford and Sense and Sensibility ended I was beginning to get withdrawal symptoms, so thank god for Lark Rise to Candleford, it's the perfect sunday evening programme, perfect for families to watch, with so much humour and a fantastic cast. Maybe this review is a bit too early as there have only been 4 episodes out of 10 shown on tv so far, but I'm pretty sure that the rest will be just as good.
I'm a bloke and even I loved it !!! March 24, 2008
Mr. M. Mcdermott (Scotland)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have scheduled my Sunday evening to allow for Lark Rise to Candleford. I have enjoyed everything about this programme. The choice of cast, locations and story. My partner loves these period dramas and I was never one for them. However, I am now a changed man. You will love everything about this series. There is high drama to complete sadness. You will not regret this purchase and I can't wait to watch it all over again!!
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