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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
List Price: £34.99
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 150
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 582 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 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)
68 out of 72 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.
A breath of fresh air August 17, 2008
Mariel
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I loved everything about this production based on a book I had always meant to read, but somehow had never got around to it.
The series was like a breath of fresh air - an escape from the never-ending diet of real-life violence and murder stories, and the dreaded cheap reality shows that seem to be all pervasive these days. I found myself so looking forward to it, I rearranged my social life so as not to miss it. This is real quality TV, and I only wish there was more of it. This is British drama at its best. Julia Sawalha was absolutely brilliant, as always, and the ladies' costumes were outstanding. I don't usually buy DVD's because I tend to not watch programmes more than once - but this is a classic and I will definitely be watching it again and again.
Marvellous Lark Rise February 26, 2008
A. McNicol (West Sussex)
34 out of 39 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.
Wonderful! April 8, 2008
A. Berg (Fife, Scotland)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
So sad to see this finish its run on a Sunday night, felt I got to know the characters so well. Great acting, lovely storylines, gorgeous countryside. Comfort TV at its best, if you missed it, get the DVDs, bet you watch them back to back!
Pure Joy March 1, 2008
M. Dowden (London, UK)
25 out of 30 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.
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