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Wives and Daughters

starring: Justine Waddell, Bill Paterson, Francesca Annis, Keeley Hawes, Tom Hollander

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780790758671
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0790758679
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 24, 2001
Running Time: 300 minutes
Sales Rank: 46284
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 2002



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Description:
From the team that brought you 'Pride and Prejudice.' Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers, the story centers around 17-year-old Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a respected country Doctor.

Amazon.com:
Misguided stepmothers, romantic betrayals, secret marriages--these are not just the makings of modern soap operas; this is what makes the BBC's delightful four-episode miniseries Wives and Daughters come to life. Sweet Molly Gibson (played artfully by Justine Waddell, who communicates more with a squint of her eyes than most actresses can with pages of dialogue) was living life pleasantly when her widowed father (Bill Paterson) decides that, for the good of his daughter, he must remarry. In comes Claire, played to screeching perfection by Francesca Annis. Molly's life is turned upside down by the usually well meaning but off-the-mark Claire, who insists on things being done the proper way. Added to the stew is Claire's beautiful, educated daughter, Cynthia (Keeley Hawes), and the Hamleys, a well-to-do family headed by a squire (Michael Gambon) who is not happy about the romantic interests of his sons.

As is typical with BBC miniseries, the quality writing and lush sets add to the overall appeal. Andrew Davies, who adapted Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones's Diary, penned the marvelous screenplay (based on Elizabeth Gaskell's unfinished novel). It's impossible not to compare this to the ever-popular Pride, and Wives and Daughters measures up. --Jenny Brown



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Real Gem
This movie is a real gem. I wasn't sure how things would turn out for the main heroine but it was ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Wives & Daughters
This dvd was purchased as a Christmas gift so I haven't opened the package and watched it yet. Though, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Wonderful!
This is a delightful story, well acted and produced by the BBC. It is much better than anything you will ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Davies
Andrew Davies is fantastic at doing screenplay adaptations. In fact when I see his name in the credits I ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Very nice
I bought this movie because it was categorized with a few Jane Austen movies on a website. It was a very good ... Read More

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