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Lillie - The Jersey Lily - Episodes 1 To 3

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Starring: Anton Rodgers, Francesca Annis
Director: Christopher Hodson, John Gorrie, Tony Wharmby
Original UK Premiere: 1978
Dvd Release: 5th January, 2004
Number Of Discs: 1
Format: PAL, Region 2 Encoding

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Background Information: Lillie

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Lillie is a British television serial made by London Weekend Television for ITV & broadcast in 1978. This period serial starred Francesca Annis in the title role of Lillie Langtry. It was released on DVD in 2004 & has also been repeated on UKTV Drama.

Biography: Anton Rodgers

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Anton Rodgers is a British actor. He is best known for his television performances, specifically his long-running roles in the television sitcoms Fresh Fields & May to December. However, he has also had a long career as a dramatic actor & has appeared in films such as The Fourth Protocol & Scrooge. He is married to the actress Elizabeth Garvie, whom he met while filming the 1982 drama series, Something in Disguise. They have often appeared on stage together. as Number Two in The Prisoner episode The Schizoid Man. Anton Rodgers at the Internet Movie Database.

Editors Choice: Impromptu, Lillie, View DVDology

Biography: Francesca Annis

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Francesca Annis is a British actress, known from BBC series such as Wives & Daughters & Deceit. Posters Of Madame Bovary

Editors Choice: Dune, Agatha Christies Partners In Crime, Lillie, Macbeth, Madame Bovary, View DVDology

Biography: John Gorrie

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NSHC statue of John Gorrie John Gorrie, physician, scientist, inventor & humanitarian, is considered the father of refrigeration & air conditioning. He was born on the Island of Nevis on October 3, 1802 & spent his childhood in South Carolina. He received his medical education at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of the Western District of New York in Fairfield, New York. In 1833, he moved to Apalachicola, Florida, a port city on the Gulf coast. As well as being resident physician at two hospitals, Gorrie was active in the community. At various times he served as Postmaster, President of the Apalachicola Branch Bank of Pensacola, Secretary of the Masonic Lodge & was one of the founding vestrymen of Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr Gorries medical research involved the study of tropical diseases. With remarkable foresight & without knowledge of microbiology, he urged draining the swamps & sleeping under mosquito netting to present disease. He also advocated the cooling of sickrooms to reduce fever & to make the patient more comfortable.

Editors Choice: The Famous Five, Lillie, Tales Of The Unexpected, Edward The Seventh, View DVDology

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