| Edition |
[Complete U.K. broadcast ed.]. |
| Description |
5 videodiscs (approximately 829 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
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Dolby rdaspc |
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fullscreen |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Note |
Closed-captioned. |
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Title from container. |
| Cast |
Gemma Jones, Christopher Cazenove. |
| Note |
Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis. |
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Originally broadcast on BBC television in 1977. |
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Contains all 16 episodes from the second series. |
| Summary |
The final episodes follow the indomitable heroine through the turmoil and terror of World War I to the 1920s. Based on a true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and the owner of London's Cavendish Hotel. |
| Contents |
Volume 1: Episode 1: Family matters ; Episode 2: Poor Catullus ; Episode 3: A lesson in manners ; Episode 4: Winter lament -- Volume 2: Episode 5: The passing show ; Episode 6: Your country needs you ; Episode 7: The patriots -- Volume 3: Episode 8: The reluctant warrior ; Episode 9: Tea and a wad ; Episode 10: Shadows -- Volume 4: Episode 11: Where there's a will ; Episode 12: The legion of the living ; Episode 13: Lottie -- Volume 5: Episode 14: Blossom time ; Episode 15: Poor little rich girl ; Episode 16: Ain't we got fun. |
| Note |
Special features: A biography of Rosa Lewis; Cast filmographies. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, Nat Crosby, John McGlashan ; music, Alexander Faris. |
| Subject |
Lewis, Rosa -- Drama.
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Businesswomen -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Hotels -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Soldiers -- Billeting -- England -- London -- Drama.
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London (England) -- History -- Drama.
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| Genre |
Melodrama, English.
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War television programs.
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Television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Melodrama.
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Melodrama -- Television series.
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War -- Television series.
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| Added Author |
Bain, Bill, 1930-1982.
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Coke, Cyril.
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Langton, Simon.
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Mill, Gerry.
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Jones, Gemma.
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Cazenove, Christopher.
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Hawkesworth, John.
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Lewis, Rosa.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Masterpiece theatre (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781569388457 |
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1569388458 |
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9781598289510 |
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1598289519 |
| Standard No. |
054961845897 : $40.00 |
| Music # |
AMP-8458 Acorn Media |
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