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1.The Jewel in the Crown - Complete Set starring: Anita Bhardwag, Bhasker Patel directed by: Christopher Morahan, Jim O'Brien April 24, 1997
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I wonder if anyone else's copy was defective. Disk 4 was a duplicate of Disk 3. Couldn't even watch the end of the series.

2.Clockwise starring: John Cleese, Penny Leatherbarrow, Howard Lloyd-Lewis, Jonathan Bowater, Stephen Moore directed by: Christopher Morahan January 01, 1998
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Ok, I love John Cleese. This movie is a great sleeper starring the master. There is less physical comedy and more subtle comedy in this film, and I like that. It will never be listed among his master works I'm sure, but a great and cute little film. If you like Cleese, this belongs in your collection.

3.The Heat of the Day (Masterpiece Theatre) starring: Peggy Ashcroft, Anna Carteret, Michael Gambon, Patricia Hodge, Grant Parsons directed by: Christopher Morahan October 02, 1997
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This film stars Patricia Hodge, one of England's most beautiful and competent actresses, and Michael Gambon, one of the greats. Michael York plays a pivotal role but the film really belongs to Hodge and Gambon. I have been trying to secure a copy for my own library to no avail. If you ever have the opportunity to see the film don't let the chance pass you by. It is suspenseful to the very end. And even then the viewer isn't exactly sure how it ends. Hodge and Gambon play against each other in a way that you will never forget. The beauty and the "beast".

4.A Dance to the Music of Time starring: Robin Bailey, Gillian Barge, Alan Bennett, Jonathan Cake, James D'Arcy directed by: Alvin Rakoff, Christopher Morahan
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Spoiler....Disc 1-3 was excellent, HOWEVER, I was so disappointed to see that the actors did not age with the part, but the DIRECTORS REPLACED the main actors altogether. Make sure you get this fact into your head before you buy this series. In fact, I am sorry I bought it, and I wish I could throw it in the trash. I will not share this series with friends of mine that I pass along my DVDs to, who appreciate my collection of BBC Period TV series/movies. There are much better one in my collection to share. Monarch of the Glen and House of Elliott, Wives & Daughters and a ton of others. I don't want them to be disappointed and angry like I me! And I hardly ever bother sharing my opinion with others, buy you tell I feel very strongly about this series. I wish I would have read and checked out this ... Read More

5.After Pilkington starring: Bob Peck, Miranda Richardson, Gary Waldhorn, Barry Foster, Reina James directed by: Christopher Morahan January 01, 1998
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Produced for the BBC, this fascinating videogram based upon the Prix Italia screenplay of Simon Gray offers a great deal to enjoy, thanks essentially to seamless control of the narrative, along with correctly sustained tension, by director Christopher Morahan. When James Westgate (Bob Peck), a rather restrained Oxford academic, is introduced to the spouse of newly hired faculty member Derek (Barry Foster), James recognizes her as the close companion of his childhood, Penelope or "Patch" (Miranda Richardson), for whom he holds a long nurtured and private adoration, as the script artfully depicts with careful detailing. As children, Patch led and the once plump James, or "Porker", had followed, often into situations that involved a degree of risk and, upon renewal of their relationship, Westgate discovers that he is glad to resume ... Read More

6.Paper Mask starring: Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Frederick Treves, Tom Wilkinson, Barbara Leigh-Hunt directed by: Christopher Morahan April 14, 1993
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This wonderful little thriller from over ten years ago was largely overlooked when it was first released, although I did manage to catch a look at it when it hit theatres. Then, as now, I was very impressed with its rather terrifying story about a young and ambitious hospital janitor (played wonderfully by Paul McGann) unhappy with his lot in life and seizing upon the opportunity of a lifetime of becoming what he really wants to be - a doctor, but with frighteningly tragic results. The film is tightly directed, scripted and acted by a first rate British cast which includes the always wonderful Tom Wilkinson and the 'delicious' Amanda Donohoe - probably more famous for her rather risque role in the TV series LA Law from some years back. If you're in the mood for a menacing, un-nerving thriller without the traditional twists and predictable ... Read More

7.Unnatural Pursuits starring: Alan Bates, Brent Anderson, Bob Balaban, Jack Gilpin, Paul Guilfoyle directed by: Christopher Morahan December 23, 1996
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First I was turned off by the title, which seemed to promise a film about some form of decadence. And when my friend and I started watching this movie I was quickly prejudiced by its apparent subject matter: a self-absorbed, hard-drinking playwrite. But the intelligence and sly, low-key humor, along with a tantalizing sense of the offbeat, grabbed and then held my attention. Simon Gray, Unnatural Pursuit's writer, slowly builds character, plot and momentum. I can't recall many others who could engage my interest in what would otherwise seem so unpromising a protagonist as lead character Hamish Part. Bates, a subtle actor with the good timing of a comedian, is perfect for the lead role. The film skewers Los Angeles, bad actors, impatient directors and Texas before (with relative affection)nailing New York, the only successful destination of ... Read More

8.The Jewel in the Crown Volume 6: An Evening at the Maharanee's & Travelling Companions directed by: Christopher Morahan, Jim O'Brien 1993
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First I was turned off by the title, which seemed to promise a film about some form of decadence. And when my friend and I started watching this movie I was quickly prejudiced by its apparent subject matter: a self-absorbed, hard-drinking playwrite. But the intelligence and sly, low-key humor, along with a tantalizing sense of the offbeat, grabbed and then held my attention. Simon Gray, Unnatural Pursuit's writer, slowly builds character, plot and momentum. I can't recall many others who could engage my interest in what would otherwise seem so unpromising a protagonist as lead character Hamish Part. Bates, a subtle actor with the good timing of a comedian, is perfect for the lead role. The film skewers Los Angeles, bad actors, impatient directors and Texas before (with relative affection)nailing New York, the only successful destination of ... Read More

9.The Jewel in the Crown Volume 8: A Division of the Spoils directed by: Christopher Morahan, Jim O'Brien 1993
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First I was turned off by the title, which seemed to promise a film about some form of decadence. And when my friend and I started watching this movie I was quickly prejudiced by its apparent subject matter: a self-absorbed, hard-drinking playwrite. But the intelligence and sly, low-key humor, along with a tantalizing sense of the offbeat, grabbed and then held my attention. Simon Gray, Unnatural Pursuit's writer, slowly builds character, plot and momentum. I can't recall many others who could engage my interest in what would otherwise seem so unpromising a protagonist as lead character Hamish Part. Bates, a subtle actor with the good timing of a comedian, is perfect for the lead role. The film skewers Los Angeles, bad actors, impatient directors and Texas before (with relative affection)nailing New York, the only successful destination of ... Read More

10.Element of Doubt starring: Nigel Havers, Polly Adams, Helen Anderson, Christopher Baines, Sarah Berger directed by: Christopher Morahan November 11, 1998
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On the one hand, "Element of Doubt" is an interesting thriller with good performances that keep you guessing. On the other hand, it's more distasteful than fun -- unlike Hitchcock's "Suspicion," which is obviously its inspiration. It's certainly worth seeing -- once. But what makes subsequent viewings of mysteries enjoyable are other elements (like humor or particularly interesting performances) that compensate for the lack of surprise once you know the plot twists. Unfortunately, you won't find those extra elements here.

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