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| Elizabeth R (3 Disc Box Set) [1971] | ![Elizabeth R (3 Disc Box Set) [1971]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41038NAFA4L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Claude Whatham, Herbert Wise
Actors: Glenda Jackson, Robert Hardy, Ronald Hines, Vivian Pickles, Daphne Slater
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6571
Format: Colour, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Running Time: 522 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.9
EAN: 5014138303518
ASIN: B000E6D1KQ
Theatrical Release Date: 1971
Release Date: March 20, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Absolutely marvellous!!! April 8, 2006
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
This long awaited series is now finally on dvd.It has been available in the U.S for some years.The story about Englands greatest Queen was only available in the U.S region 1.Strange!But...the waiting is over!I am from Holland and a Tudor fan for more than 20 years,and I must admit it:This series is problably the finest ever made concerning English history.Glenda Jackson plays the role of her life.Magnificent is the only word for it.The costumes are great.Someone has looked carefully too the portraits of Gloriana(the Armada Portrait for example,just look at the embroideries,also the Pelican portrait)Leicester looks alike,the Earl of Essex shows much resemblance too the portrait.The person who arranged this all did his homework.The acting is of the most superb level.When you are in to Tudor History you know who is entering the room immediately!The authenticity in such series is very important.That is why the music should be played by early music experts.When I saw the first part I said to myself:The music sounds very authentic......1971...David Munrow!And was I right!Absolutely wonderfull!Look at the gailliard dances!I am an expert on this subject and have seen no mistakes concerning the historical facts.The way she dies,the Armada attack in 1588,the fact that Mary's head is only severed after 3 blows,the wig and the dog hiding.Perfect detail!Also the quality of the remastering is great!The image is as it was when it was made without loss.So Tudor fans worldwide:this is THE series about Gloriana,buy it and enjoy!Endlessly!
BBC drama on top form - awesome March 27, 2006
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
When this series of six one and a half hour plays was made the artistic (genre) model for the BBC was theatre; Today it is cinema. Therefore what this series provodes is theatricality of performance and a focus on psychological perspectives in the characterisation. Glenda Jackson is Elizabeth I. She is totally magnetic in the lead role. She is lavishly costumed and has a wonderful array of supporting actors.The scripts for each play were penned by different authors, who were the best of their day. The historical accuracy is not compromised for the sake of artistic licence. A brilliant series; simply the best (along with I Claudius) the BBC ever produced.
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