One of the most popular series ever seen on public television, this sprawling BBC saga follows an aristocratic dynasty through 20 years of wealth, passion, scandal, and high society in Victorian England. Based on Anthony Trollope's novels, set in palatial country homes and London salons, it stars Emmy® winner Susan Hampshire as Glencora and begins with her forced marriage to Plantagenet (Philip Latham, Number 10). With Derek Jacobi, Penelope Keith, Anthony Andrews, and Jeremy Irons. 26 episodes, over 22 hrs, 8 DVDs, SDH.
Episodes
Disc 1
Part One
The dull but dutiful Plantagenet Palliser and the spirited Lady Glencora are both thoroughly but unsuitably in love with others when their elders declare them a perfect match. The Duke of Omnium reminds Plantagenet tha
DVD Extras
- Interview with Susan Hampshire
- 32-page viewer's guide
- Anthony Trollope materials
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 22 1/4 hours
Format: Full screen
Number of Discs: 8
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
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