The Duchess of Duke Street - Series 1
by Bill Bain, Cyril Coke, Raymond Menmuir, Simon Langton
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Actor: Gemma Jones, John Cater, John Welsh, Richard Vernon, Victoria PlucknettDirector: Bill Bain, Cyril Coke, Raymond Menmuir, Simon Langton
Writer: Bill Craig
Writer: David Butler
Writer: Jack Rosenthal
Writer: Jeremy Paul
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 781 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-10-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
Movie Reviews of The Duchess of Duke Street - Series 1
Movie Review: The Very Best in BBC Productions!
Summary: 5 Stars
I discovered this gem and am halfway through the 1st series. It is impossible to stop watching. Gemma Jones is amazing. The writing is beautifully done and the acting impeccable. The characters and feeling of home that the Bentinck Hotel represents for them keeps you coming back for more. I couldn't agree more with Tiggah's review. You won't be disappointed! I've previously enjoyed Monarch of the Glen and Ballykissangel, but this is superior to both of those much loved series.
Summary of The Duchess of Duke Street - Series 1
Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 10/11/2005 Run time: 781 minutes Rating: NrFrom the golden age of Masterpiece Theatre comes this beloved 1976 British miniseries by the creators of Upstairs, Downstairs. Gemma Jones gives a performance for the ages in this rags-to-riches saga that charts the ascendancy of the indomitable Louisa Trotter, who rose from scullery maid to become "the finest cook in London" and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Inspired by the true story of Rosa Lewis, who held court at her renowned Cavendish Hotel, The Duchess of Duke Street is the video equivalent of a good read. Immerse yourself in this lavishly mounted BBC production that impeccably re-creates a bygone era at the turn of the century and captivates viewers with the tragedies and triumphs of Louisa's story, which includes an ill-fated affair with the Prince of Wales, an unhappy marriage, and struggles with bankruptcy and ill health. But Louisa, Cockney accent intact, prevails as the reigning mistress of Hotel Bentinck. --Donald Liebenson
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