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Casualty 1906, 1907& 1909 All ten episodes of the acclaimed historical hospital drama.
“Classy Sunday-evening drama”--Daily Telegraph
Featuring true cases, characters and events taken from the London Hospital records, nurse's ward diaries and intimate memoirs, these gritty medical series show the lives – and forbidden romances – of pioneering doctors and nurses a hundred years ago.
Run with a will of iron by formidable Matron Eva Luckes, the hospital in London’s poverty-stricken East End deals with anything from infectious diseases like syphilis, pneumonia and tuberculosis to shocking injuries of the times such as self-abortion injuries, victims of anarchist bombings and an East End gang member wounded in a shooting.
For the volunteer nurses and doctors – including Nurse Russell, Dr Culpin, Nurse Bennett, Dr Walton and the surgeons Hurry Fenwick and cocaine-addicted Dr Dean – work is tough and relentless. Relationships between staff might be strictly forbidden, but romance continues to blossom away from the Matron’s gaze.
In a time of great change, the hospital constantly faces up to the future. Pioneering radiographers work with the perilous x-ray equipment, chloroform is scandalously introduced as an anaesthetic and the use of revolutionary new electro-mechanical devices are instigated.
Equally gritty and heart-warming, these series bring the Edwardian hospital compellingly to life – illuminating the dramas and romances of a fascinating medical era.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: All ten episodes of the acclaimed historical hospital drama. Featuring true cases, characters and events taken from the London Hospital records, nurse's ward diaries and intimate memoirs, these gritty medical series show the lives - and forbidden romances - of pioneering doctors and nurses a hundred years ago. Run with a will of iron by formidable Matron Eva Luckes, the hospital in London's poverty-stricken East End deals with anything from infectious diseases like syphilis, pneumonia and tuberculosis to shocking injuries of the times such as self-abortion injuries, victims of anarchist bombings and an East End gang member wounded in a shooting. For the volunteer nurses and doctors - including Nurse Russell, Dr Culpin, Nurse Bennett, Dr Walton and the surgeons Hurry Fenwick and cocaine-addicted Dr Dean - work is tough and relentless. Relationships between staff might be strictly forbidden, but romance continues to blossom away from the Matron's gaze. In a time of great change, the hospital constantly faces up to the future. Pioneering radiographers work with the perilous x-ray equipment, chloroform is scandalously introduced as an anaesthetic and the use of revolutionary new electro-mechanical devices are instigated. Equally gritty and heart-warming, these series bring the Edwardian hospital compellingly to life - illuminating the dramas and romances of a fascinating medical era. ...Casualty 1900s - Complete Series - 4-DVD Box Set ( London Hospital ) ( Casualty 1906 / Casualty 1907 / Casualty 1909 )
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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Casualty 1900s is a brilliant series that takes place in the London hospital in the early 20th century, when medical science was still developing. The storylines are based on real events recorded in diaries, notebooks and police reports. This is a period drama with a difference, as it focuses on the lives of the poor, immigrants, doctors, nurses and police. There is plenty of action, drama, suspense, humour and brilliant acting that make it addictive viewing. You can't help but care about the characters involved, the nurses and doctors who literally dedicate their lives to helping others. Although I love programmes like Cranford and Lark Rise, Casualty 1900s is unique because it focuses on city life, and is an original drama, and you learn a lot about this fascinating time in history just by watching each episode. This DVD is brilliant because it combines the latest series, Casualty 1909 with the earlier series, Casualty 1907 and the one-off special Casualty 1906. Definately recommended.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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If, like me, you missed out on some of these fantastic authentic historical-educational-medical-romantic romps but really enjoyed the odd episode you tuned into, then this dvd is a real must! Be reasurred, ALL 10 episodes have the same quality of production standards as that little gem of an epiosde you caught on the hop. What's really nice is having a complete series in a shelf-freindly pack. It's the bbc showing off it's greatest asset - historical costume drama second to none. Nice to have some authentic historical interest running through the series. TV should have been the greatest educational tool ever - this series sits on the shelf with pride and is perfect for those stay-in evenings! There are no extras, which might disappoint some fans of certain actors, but there are subtitles and the picture quality of this box set is very high grade. Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I am a fan of most good Victorian era dramas set in England and this one doesn't disappoint. The casting, writing, and acting are all very good, but of course the BBC does historical drama like no one else. There is no attempt to gloss over the grittiness and difficulty of life during this period in the East End of London and it is rather educational without the educational feel. There is just something about the fact that it is based on actual events that makes it especially intriguing. I only wish there were twice as many episodes, but it is a good value as is and one I will watch repeatedly.
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Casualty 1900s
A fantastic DVD to add to your collection. Full of history, drama and relationships. Couldn't get enough of this series, I wished they had made more. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Deb092
Great, don't miss
Story of how hospitals were run 1800's, amazing how people survived with no antibiotics, when introduced one antibiotic which was fatal and reported was used up until the 60's or... Read more
Published 3 months ago by The Onedin Line Lady
A good and informative series based on Victorian medicine.
My wife and daughter, both nurses, love this series and find it both educational and sometimes very serious. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Robert L. Watson
Realism and compassion
This spin off of the ever popular Causualty show gives you a chance to see life as it really was back then, warts and all. Read more
Published 15 months ago by TM
The love of medical drama's
I watched the whole series this week. Loved all the episodes except one. The northern married nurse. Was a little plain. Hope for the series to keep going. Read more
Published 15 months ago by John E. Field Sr.
Deserves wider appreciation
Never heard of this one in the USA: found it by accident on Amazon.uk.
It is fascinating! Read more
It is fascinating! Read more
Published 17 months ago by prfb
poverty and love
It's very strong , sad, despite of so beautiful serial.Who for? For us! Patients and medic.team. The film describes poorness, life expec. less 40, no ATB, many deaths from diarr. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Anchi
Fascinating
Casualty 1900s [DVD]
My, I didn't want this series to end. It was rather like dropping down into history & viewing a particular time then flying away again. Read more
My, I didn't want this series to end. It was rather like dropping down into history & viewing a particular time then flying away again. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Eddie Nguyen
EXCELLENT PRODUCT, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND
This product is absolutely fantastic, if you liked the tv series then this is a must buy. Even if you haven't seen the tv series and like a period drama, this is for you. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Suz100
Great product - sent me the wrong discs!
I am really annoyed with this. I love the DVDs and got them as a treat to watch when I had some free time. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Charlotte
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