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Bawdy, lighthearted TV adaptation of John Cleland's classic novel by Andrew Davies. A young, innocent, orphaned country girl, Fanny Hill (Rebecca Night), moves to the city to seek her fortune, falls into prostitution, falls in love and works her way up the social ladder of 18th Century London.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Tommy D
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I had heard a lot about the real 'Fanny Hill', but had never read it and I thought that John Cleland never really made any money for his efforts but a lot of lawyers have as this has been the subject of many a trial for obscenity. But thanks to a really helpful comment I have been told that he was actually hauled in front of the Privy Council and was offered a life pension if he never wrote again, so it actually did him a favour.It must show how far society has changed as this comes nowhere near indecent and on the 'filth' Richter scale gets about a 3.5.
That said it is stupendously made and as ever with the BBC there is a great attention to period detail. I think that may be where the overall problem is, in that the grime and filth that was typical of the period it is set in, has been airbrushed out. Compare it to 'The Libertine' The Libertine [DVD]for example, there is muck and detritus everywhere and one gets a real sense of what 'bawdy' means, this is lacking in this production which tries and succeeds to portray a classy courtesan rather than an opportunistic upwardly mobile whore. And I use the word in the period sense of being a working lady and not in the modern pejorative way.
Still it is a very pleasing way to spend an evening, and for costume drama lovers is pretty much a 'must'.
That said it is stupendously made and as ever with the BBC there is a great attention to period detail. I think that may be where the overall problem is, in that the grime and filth that was typical of the period it is set in, has been airbrushed out. Compare it to 'The Libertine' The Libertine [DVD]for example, there is muck and detritus everywhere and one gets a real sense of what 'bawdy' means, this is lacking in this production which tries and succeeds to portray a classy courtesan rather than an opportunistic upwardly mobile whore. And I use the word in the period sense of being a working lady and not in the modern pejorative way.
Still it is a very pleasing way to spend an evening, and for costume drama lovers is pretty much a 'must'.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I thought this was a fairly enjoyable costume drama, but not for those who easily offended by sexual content. I read the book after seeing it, as I was curious as how the two works compared and I must admit that the adaptation gave a lot more meat to the tale than the original story.
The costumes are beautiful, and Rebecca Knight did a good job in the title role, portraying both innocence and experience as the story progressed.
Hugo Speer put in a good performance as Mr H and came off a tad creepy and posessive.
Alison Steadman was a bit of a revelation as the bawdy house proprietor, but, played the part well.
I would only suggest adding to your collection if you are a die hard costume drama fan, otherwise it is worth a watch and a rental, and at the right price a purchase.
The costumes are beautiful, and Rebecca Knight did a good job in the title role, portraying both innocence and experience as the story progressed.
Hugo Speer put in a good performance as Mr H and came off a tad creepy and posessive.
Alison Steadman was a bit of a revelation as the bawdy house proprietor, but, played the part well.
I would only suggest adding to your collection if you are a die hard costume drama fan, otherwise it is worth a watch and a rental, and at the right price a purchase.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Jenny
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Fun. raunchy and enjoyable entertainment. The cast obviously had a ball playing it. Isn't that what this type of D.V.D is all about.? The scenery and costumes were a dream and so subtle. I had a very happy evening watching this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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An entertaining light hearted romp through the sexual expliots of a delightful young woman, her experience from poverty and naivety to sophisication and financial security somewhat rose tinted , but its wellworth a watch.
By Fester
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An impressing romp. Well told and characterised. A period times fairy tale with a happy ending. Do not take seriously or look fr historical accuracy
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A reasonable story line, costumes were lovely, acting not too bad. A DVD suitable for a girly night in and a giggle.
By Concise
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A very good production, well acted, costumes lovely, yes clothes were involved at times and a good representation of a classic.
By Pippa
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Another must for the Georgian junkie. A really amusing although sometimes sad tale. An excellent interpretation of John Cleland's novel (evidently the first really naughty novel which shocked many people).
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Another good BBC Drama
Again a good BBC drama as always. And the actors and actresses that act in it are good to watch
Published 4 months ago by MICHELLE ALEXANDRA BROWN
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Spot o Drama
Cracking drama and good story. Brilliant acting and easy to watch. Not one of those drama's with a poor budjet.
Published 5 months ago by Dobobs
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Worth a watch
This arrived on time and is definitely worth a watch if you like period drama. It is a bit of an eye opener and good acting. Quite funny in places and sad in others.
Published 6 months ago by Nessie
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a travesty. The script writer should be sued and made to acknowledge...
John Cleland's original has some literary merit as well as its prurient repitition of the sex act. This version owes little apart from its title to the original. Read more
Published 23 months ago by prophetofjoy
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Fantastic Costume Drama!!! A+++++!!!
This dvd is a fantastic costume drama and is based upon the memoirs of a pleasurable woman as depicted in the title of the dvd and is an excellent period drama for those who enjoy... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2011 by Suz100
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A first class BBC production
This BBC drama was excellent. It was set in Victorian England and is historically and tastefully filmed and did not glorify or gratify the sexual content. Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by Arctic Fox
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