Sumptuous costumes, lavish sets, addictive plots: small wonder costume dramas are so captivating. This splendid collection features four Masterpiece Theatre favorites: Doctor Zhivago (with Keira Knightly, written by Andrew Davies), Lillie (with Cranford's Francesca Annis), Lost Empires (Colin Firth, Laurence Olivier), and Series 1 of the original Upstairs, Downstairs. A 5-part documentary features interviews with the writers, directors, and stars of landmark period dramas. 15 DVDs, about 36 hrs, CC or SDH, some B&W. Mature audiences.
Episodes
Doctor Zhivago
Keira Knightley (Atonement) stars as Lara in this acclaimed adaptation of Boris Pasternak's famous love story, written by celebrated screenwriter Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones's Diary).
Lillie
The B
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 36 hours, plus bonus programming
Format: Full screen/Widescreen
Number of Discs: 15
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color and B&W
CC:
Press
"Never underestimate the allure of the English costume drama." -- Los Angeles Times Magazine