Lillie - The Complete Collection

Starring: Anton Rodgers, Francesca Annis Director: Christopher Hodson, John Gorrie, Tony Wharmby Original UK Premiere: 1978 Dvd Release: 5th January, 2004 Number Of Discs: 4 Format: PAL, Region 2 Encoding

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First shown in 1978, this television classic makes a welcome addition for DVD collectors. Having read the true story of Lillie Langtry, this version tries very hard to be true to as it was during the Victorian/Edwardian era. Lillie Langtry, born in Jersey, marries a rather backward & selfish Irishman who neglects her throughout the early years of their marriage. Finding themselves in London Lillie finds her niche within Victorian upper middle class society as it was. She becomes a model, then an actress, but makes her name as mistress to Bertie Prince of Wales & later King Edward VII . Overall, its a fine series to watch, spread over four discs. Picture is rather soft, perhaps shot in soft focus to enhance its period detail which is rather good taking into account the set designs & locations used. A fine supporting cast including Peter Egan Anton Rogers , & Jennie Linden admirably support the lovely Francesca Annis as Lillie. If you like good old fashioned television series depicting British Society History, then you should give this a try. Can be bought for a great price too.

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

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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