Thomas and Sarah
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Movie Reviews of Thomas and Sarah
Movie Review: A Delightful Spin-Off of Upstairs, Downstairs
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I had seen all of "Upstairs, Downstairs," I didn't even know that "Thomas and Sarah" existed until I read about it as an offering from Edward Hamilton, Bookseller. He listed it for $20 so I immediately bought the DVDs.
I'm so glad I did. Within a few days, I'd watched the entire 12-episode season. "Upstairs, Downstairs" fans will already be well acquainted with Sarah, the under-house parlor maid, and Thomas, the chauffeur of the Bellamy residence.
This series, a spin-off, concerns the couple's further adventures. Each episode is completely different as they try to make a living in various occupations, often involving one mischievous scam or another. It's hardly surprising that Pauline Collins and John Alderton have perfect chemistry together, being husband and wife in real life, which makes whatever they do highly watchable. But no matter how outrageous or devious or cunning their frequently lawless activities on screen, their charm and likeability factors are always present.
I particularly liked the episode in which Thomas and Sarah return to Thomas's small Welsh town, where Thomas's brother is a hell-and-brimstone minister (beautifully portrayed by Gary Raymond). Soon Sarah is uncovering family secrets and exposing hypocrisies that turn the town on its ear.
The final episode ends with a cliffhanger, which many may find unsatisfactory. From what I understand, there was supposed to be a second season of this series, in which certain things from the first season would be revealed, but, due to a strike, the second season never came off. What a pity for all of us!
Movie Review: Perfect extension of 'Upstairs Downstairs'
Summary: 5 Stars
As a huge fan of 'Upstairs Downstairs', one of the most popular exports from the UK to the United States. As a fixture on Masterpiece Theater during the 70's, the show demonstrated superb acting with intricate story-lines that left no doubt on each character as the story unfolded.
Two characters, 'Sarah & Thomas' in my opinion stood out from 'Upstairs Downstairs'. It was a natural to give them their due when their characters ran their course on the parent show. Not exactly a comedy, there are many touches of humor amongst the drama as the series goes forth.
After this series ended, the two actors were graced with another show which was finally a sitcom, 'No, Honestly', one of the classic Britcoms of all time.
A good drama with exquisite acting, you will enjoy this extension of 'Upstairs, Downstairs'. I sure did, and worth the price!
Movie Review: Picking up where the bellamy's left off........
Summary: 5 Stars
very good dvd of two people once employed by the bellamy family
in London. Now of on their own trying to make their way in early england society. getting into all kinds of scrapes and making new friends on the way, this delightful series has a very good suprise ending. It also makes one understand thomas and sarah's charcter a bit more. If you like John Alderton and Pauline Collins (real life husband and wife) you will love this series. Very entertaining. I loved them in the Wodehouse playhouse series also!!!!
Movie Review: Utterly charming and smart
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband & I became addicted to "Upstairs, Downstairs". When we finished the series we sought out "Thomas & Sarah" with the shakes. Turns out, we enjoyed it just as much but in a very different way. "Thomas & Sarah" is a wild ride that you can never predict. The writing is quicker than "Upstairs, Downstairs" and witty. We really grew to love these two characters and now we will miss them terribly.Movie Review: Thomas and Sarah was excellently done
Summary: 4 Stars
This series was excellently done. Great characters and wonderful acting. However, one is left with such an unsatisfied feeling, because the ending leaves one hanging and a sequel was never produced (apparently because of a strike). It is definitely worth viewing just for the study of class differences during that period.
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