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"Great fun and marvelous television" --The New York Times
"One of the brightest gems ever to come over the ocean from the British" --The Washington Post
Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.The most popular and successful British drama series in television history, Upstairs, Downstairs won seven Emmy® Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody. This epic saga of life and love in Edwardian England captivated viewers for five heart-tugging, humorous, and satisfying seasons. Seen by a billion people in over 40 countries, it’s beloved around the world.
The ensemble cast of top British actors includes Jean Marsh (Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse), Pauline Collins (Shirley Valentine), David Langton (The Spoils of War), Gordon Jackson (The Professionals), Simon Williams (Sword of Honour), and Lesley-Anne Down (North and South).
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection Reviews
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection Reviews
| 244 of 254 people found the following review helpful:  Landmark Television--A Reissue That's Great For The Newbie, But May Not Be Worth A Re-Purchase, By This review is from: Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection (DVD) I suspect that many people shopping this new release of "Upstairs, Downstairs" for its fortieth anniversary commemoration (which happens to coincide with a new version coming to PBS later in 2011) will already be familiar with the series. Many, like I do, might already own the previous version of the complete series on DVD. It's been out of print for several years, so I'm thrilled to see this magnificent and ground breaking series back on the marketplace. If you have never seen or do not own "Upstairs, Downstairs"--then my recommendation is a no-brainer. Get it! However, what I wanted to know and any previous owners might be itching to know--is it an upgrade worthy of reinvestment? While I love my current DVD collection, it's not a particularly high quality transfer. After researching this new set through PBS directly, I am reporting that there are NO promises on the reworking of visual or audio components. The same proclamation that was on the last DVD issue is... Read more 79 of 88 people found the following review helpful: "It's Tea Time!", By This review is from: Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection (DVD) One of the most successful British television dramas, "Upstairs, Downstairs" became one of the few english programs to attain global recognition, garnering an impressive seven american Emmy awards when it originally aired between 1971-1975. Most Americans saw the series when it ran on local PBS stations and later cable's A&E channel, while Canadians viewed it via the CBC. The series dealt with the rich and the poor and as any lover of soap opera knows when you pit these two types of people together fireworks will ignite. Indeed a soap, "Upstairs, Downstairs" dealt with the rich Bellamy family living in the high class Belgravia neighborhood in London. Their lives were intertwined by their servants who lived "downstairs" and who wanted to attain the richness and social standing of their employers. World War 1 was the backdrop for the serial which only added extra drama to the show. "Upstairs, Downstairs" is known as the series where many Hollywood leading... Read more 60 of 68 people found the following review helpful: Completely Restored with Fantastic Extras!, By This review is from: Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection (DVD) Yes! The episodes are restored, and they look gorgeous! At last America can say goodbye to the previous shoddy looking dvd release, and enjoy this series as it was meant to be seen. The extras have all been ported over from a UK release, and they are thoroughly entertaining...25 hours worth! We get cast/writer/director commentaries, a documentary with wonderful interviews for each of the 5 seasons, the 25th Anniversary documentary, "Upstairs Downstairs Remembered", interviews from the 70's with British interviewer Russell Harty, and most exciting of all is an alternate version of the first episode, with an alternate ending. My only carp was that there is not an episode guide included, but there is a written essay by star Jean Marsh. This release was worth every penny to me. |
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