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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780790756851 Format: Box set, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC ISBN: 0790756854 Label: BBC Warner Languages: Manufacturer: BBC Warner Number Of Items: 6 Publisher: BBC Warner Release Date: July 07, 2000 Studio: BBC Warner Theatrical Release Date: March 25, 1982 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: To the Manor Born is another BBC sitcom from the genre's golden age, one that came to dominate the ratings during its initial three-season run from 1979-80. Providing Penelope Keith with her first major role after The Good Life, the show focuses on a way of life that now appears hard to comprehend, with storylines concerning hunt balls, village committees, and eccentric brigadiers only adding to the dated feel. What provided the program's key interest, however, was not the terribly quaint Little England setting but the burgeoning relationship between Keith's Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard De Vere (Peter Bowles), the new owner of Audrey's old home, Grantleigh Manor. It's all very, very English (the show is set in a village called Cricket St. Thomas) and the continuing use of farce almost creates a sense of parody. But look beyond the infuriating stereotypes and there is some sharp writing going on, predating the city vs countryside debate by nearly two decades. Penelope Keith is, as ever, fantastic value and while new viewers may simply not get the joke, those looking for a spot of nostalgia could do far worse. --Phil Udell Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Timeless comedyTo the Manor Born is a terrific show filled with humor, warmth, charm, and acidic wit. Penelope Keith is excellent as is the rest of the cast. This is a nice set with enjoyable extra features. It's worth the price! Rating: - British Comedy at its best!This sitcom is such a joy to watch. Intelligent humour and great acting make for wonderful entertainment. Rating: - Peerless Brit ComAbsolutely lovely. Stylishly witty without being crass and vulgar. Quintessentially British Upper Class. Absolute gem of a series. A must have for the collector! Rating:  - how to have it all..by Mrs. fforbes-hamiltonDevereI bought this series for my father but i must admit i was quickly hooked myself. The language is a little hard to understand at times and the video is a little grainy but all in all a fun show to watch. The lead characters Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles have great chemistry and the rest of the cast is enjoyable also. You really believe she is the lady of the manor and the rest are just along for the ride. Good viewing for everyone..... Rating:  - Great series, poor DVD qualityAlthough I'm a diehard fan of this great British sitcom, I can't recommend this particular DVD of it. When I received it I was shocked by the fuzzy quality of the recording. Comparing it side-by-side on the same TV with an old VHS recording I purchased years ago clearly showed that the DVD image quality was much poorer than the VHS. I believe what the makers did was transfer from a second or third generation VHS copy of the original recording to DVD instead of going back to the original. The focus ... Read More |
