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| Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985] | ![Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HXK3GG2WL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actor: Bob Peck
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 2502
Format: Full Screen, Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 330 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 501450311796
EAN: 0501450311796
ASIN: B00004CYR0
Theatrical Release Date: August 4, 1986
Release Date: May 26, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Edge of Darkness (1985) begins routinely enough. Emma Craven (Joanne Whalley in her first staring role, a year before The Singing Detective in 1986) is a young environmental activist killed in mysterious circumstances. Emma's father, Ron Craven, (Bob Peck in a star-making performance) will not be silenced and, as a police detective, is uniquely positioned to pursue his own unofficial investigation. He moves from grief to a determination to find the truth, all the while advised and/or comforted by Emma, but is she a ghost or a manifestation of his haunted psyche? Craven digs deeper, uncovering labyrinthine conspiracy in the nuclear industry and, as the body-count rises, encounters the garrulous CIA agent Darius Jedburgh (a superb Joe Don Baker) with a mysterious agenda of his own. Accompanied by a haunting musical score by Michael Kamen and Eric Clapton, Edge of Darkness builds on the legacy of Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy and Smiley's People to become quite simply the best television thriller ever. Originally shown in six, 50-minute episodes, this tape presents the first half of the groundbreaking environmental-espionage shocker, tightening the ratchets of suspense to levels which would have turned Hitchcock himself green ... with envy. --Gary S. Dalkin
Amazon.co.uk Review
Groundbreaking environmental-espionage shocker Edge of Darkness (1985) begins routinely enough but then ratchets the suspense to levels that would have turned Hitchcock green with envy. Emma Craven (Joanne Whalley in her first starring role) is a young environmental activist killed in mysterious circumstances. Emma's father Ron Craven (Bob Peck in a star-making performance) will not be silenced and, as a police detective, is uniquely positioned to pursue his own unofficial investigation. He moves from grief to a determination to find the truth, all the while advised and comforted by Emma, but is she a ghost or a manifestation of his haunted psyche? Craven digs deeper, uncovering labyrinthine conspiracy in the nuclear industry and, as the body-count rises, encounters the garrulous CIA agent Darius Jedburgh (a superb Joe Don Baker) with a mysterious agenda of his own. Accompanied by a haunting musical score by Michael Kamen and Eric Clapton, Edge of Darkness builds on the legacy of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Smiley's People to become quite simply the best television thriller ever. On the DVD: Edge of Darkness is presented on a two-disc set with the original six episodes complete and unedited (unlike the previous DVD release). The picture and sound has been improved, too, though the 4:3 image still suffers from the graininess of having been shot on 16 mm film and the sound is still unspectacular mono. The main extra is an excellent new 35-minute documentary, "Magnox: the Secrets of Edge of Darkness", with input from producer Michael Wearing, writer Troy Kennedy-Martin, composer Michael Kamen, stars John Woodvine, Charles Kay and Ian McNeice and archive footage with Bob Peck and Joe Don Baker. A notable bonus for fans of Eric Clapton and Kamen's highly atmospheric score is an isolated music track, unfortunately in mono. Less significant are a routine photo gallery, an alternative edit of the final end title and promotional segments from Breakfast Time and Pebble Mill. A BAFTA Award feature (the series won six) is more engaging, as is a roundtable review from Did You See?. --Gary S. Dalkin
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Edge of Darkness - A British Classic November 13, 2008
I first saw Edge of Darkness back in the Eighties as a teenager and was truly unnerved by its plausability and "reality".
I bought this item recently on a whim, as it was cheap, mainly to see if I still enjoyed it; I was concerned I would see it as a bit kitsch with wobbly sets !
I watched all six episodes almost back to back and was surprised by how gripping it still is and the amazing performance by the cast, particularly the brilliant Bob Peck. A great loss to the performing arts. There is a raft of very strong and believable cameos, particularly engaging is that of Pendleton and Jedburgh.
For those looking for a genuinely captivating, gritty British drama, made with very high production values and brilliant plot, Edge of Darkness delivers in bucketfulls. The bonus material sections are also very well done and provide an interesting insight into the actors work and how their characters were conceived.
A very good example of the genre and terrific value.
Milestone TV Drama January 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Bob Pecks gripping performance in Edge of Darkness has stayed in my mind ever since it was first broadcast. I have always been transfixed and absorbed by this powerful story. From the pen of Troy Kennedy Martin, the genius direction of Martin Campbell, the Cinematographic magic of Andrew Dunn and the haunting inevitability depicted in the music score by Michael Kamen and Eric Clapton. I watched the repeats and now bought the DVD set. This set new standards for stylish and gritty British Drama. How terribly sad that Bob Peck is no longer with us. With equally brilliant performances from all cast including Jo Don Baker, Charles Kay, John Woodvine and Zoe Wanamaker, It will be watched time and again in years to come and still have the same impact.
P.A.J.OSWIN ''Artefactman'' September 1, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Superb, brilliant, first-rate, excellent! I enjoyed it even more than my first 'viewing' way back in the mid-eighties. Haunting, tense and eccentric - the BBC at its very best!
A classic July 17, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I remember watching this as a teenager, when it was first on TV and thinking it was just so good, so different and unique. I bought the DVD some time ago and it still seems good. Now nuclear energy is back on the agenda, maybe this will attract a new audience.
The acting is good, some of the faces still seen on TV today. The character played by Joe Don Baker, as a special forces officer, is just superb. I love the shoot-out near the end, where you only hear the gun battle as he takes them out, one by one.
The music is great, and it won a pile of Bafta's.
Mis-understood? October 27, 2006
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Firstly can I say that I agree with some reviewers that parts of the plot are no very believeable and that the ghost scenes are odd. However, I think these reviewers may have missed the point. Edge of Darkness lacks plausibility at times in the same way as Twin Peaks. Parts of it are gripping thriller, others quirky, sometimes bizzare scenarios with a slightly other worldy feel about them.
If the accussation is that it isn't very realistic - guilty as charged. If, however, you like your telly a bit weird, with a message and with a great script, great acting and a haunting soundtrack - you will simply love this.
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