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House of Eliott - Complete Boxed Set [DVD]

Stella Gonet , Louise Lombard    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Minnie Driver
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 12
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Acorn Media
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Oct 2011
  • Run Time: 1755 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005D6OREG
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,397 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Set in the 1920s, this stunning drama tells the story of two sisters, Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott who fi nd themselves penniless when their wealthy, philandering father dies. Unable to rely on their inheritance as they had planned, they go into the dressmaking business. Soon The House of Eliott is the smartest, most prestigious establishment in London. Family scandals, business rivalries, dramatic love affairs, The House of Eliott is a rich tapestry of the times unfurling over thirty-four compelling and irresistible episodes.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Set in the 1920s, this stunning drama tells the story of two sisters, Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott who find themselves penniless when their wealthy, philandering father dies. Unable to rely on their inheritance as they had planned, they go into the dressmaking business. Soon The House of Eliott is the smartest, most prestigious establishment in London. Family scandals, business rivalries, dramatic love affairs, The House of Eliott is a rich tapestry of the times unfurling over thirty-four compelling and irresistible episodes. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Emmy Awards, ...The House of Eliott - Complete Collection - 12-DVD Box Set


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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Become immersed in TV perfection 21 Oct 2011
By Cathy
Format:DVD
The phrase 'they don't make em like this any more' is very over used, but I'm afriad is true in this case. Every episode, even though shot on video and sadly now looking flat and of poor quality, is like a mini-movie - beautiful and extensive costumes and sets all perfectly realised. The scope is quite astounding - you never see the same dress or location twice! Even Paris in 1924 complete with posters for the Olympics! The soundtrack (also available) is full of pithy jazz numbers and lovely melodies, again, the care that has gone in is fantastic. However, this attention to detail and style is not at the expense of the drama itself, it merely serves to draw you in to the House of Eliott and the 1920's world commpletely so the writing and acting can do their thing.

They don't make em like this any more, becuase it seems to me that modern drama is afraid to ask you to care about flawed characters, and flawed they all are. Bea is passionate to the point of obsession - prickly, rude and difficult to be with. Jack can be selfish and demanding. Evie can be short sighted and self obsessed. But they are all wonderful none the less, you love them becuase they are real people. All the characters are brilliant, Tilly, Madge and Agnes the seamstresses, Lydia and Arthur in the first series and wonderufl, wonderful Penelope who is gone all too quickly but burns very brightly. Everyone even the guest stars are multi-layered, flawed, wonderful characters allowed time to grow slowly so you truly care about them. The relationship between Jack and Bea in particular is a tour de force, one of the very best depictions of love(and hate) you'll see, I promise you. Everyone plays their part as if their life depended on it and whilst yes, this can perhpas be argued to give the appearance of the characters taking themselves a little too seriously, why not? The passion on screen is infectious.

The show has great heart too. It's an ode to the power of women, to passion, to fairness, to hard work and postivism, for social justice and the changing 20th Century. The themes at play go far, far beyond dresses. Underestimate the House of Eliott at your peril! *g*

If there is a downside to becoming immersed in this series, it's the ending, or lack thereof. The third and final series transmitted appears to be missing two episodes and ends, at episode 10, abruptly with an 'end of episode' cliffhanger and with clearly more to tell. Charaters are left in limbo and this will frustrate you very, very much becuase you'll give a damn by Series 3, episode 10 and it's a bit of a tragedy for the series. So no, they don't make em like this any more, and in my humblest opinion, this is about as perfect as television can get, even with a non-ending.

The boxset itself is nicely presented with a slipcase and cover art, but the menu's themselves are very simple and uninspiring and there are very few extras, which is a damn shame. Oh, for a cast interview! Still, it's amazing to have this seires complete on DVD so don't waste any more time...go and buy it! Buy it now!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Blast from the past 1 Nov 2011
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It's like a trip down memory lane watching the House of Eliott.
Love it, and I recieved a refund on part of the cost as the price of the DVD, so even better.
Totally recommend it, hugely enjoyable.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Missing episode. 6 Nov 2011
Format:DVD
Having recently received the box set of "House of Eliott", I was disappointed to find a problem.

In series 2, disc 2, I found that Episode 4, although correctly headlined, contains, on playing, Episode 5.

Episode 5, is correctly identified and plays 5.

It means therefore that there are, on the disc, two Episodes five, and no Episode 4.

The series, this apart, is excellent, and the quality of the recording is also excellent.

I don't know whether it is possible to have a correct disc, but I imagine that the whole run of the recording

process would be the same. If there is an amended disc available, I woould certainly welcome being provided with

one. It is a shame that an otherwise excellent box set is so disappointing.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful series
I had heard how good House of Eliott had been and was sorry to have missed it; I'm so glad I bought it, it's wonderful, I'm enjoying every minute. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jill Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars house of eliott
excellent the story's are interesting I got it because I missed some when it was on T.V and I watched all of them
Published 11 days ago by Mrs. Margaret A. Kingwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the purchse price in terms of enjoyment.
We had seen a few episodes of House of Eliott on ITV3 recently and remembered the series from its original showing many years ago. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. James Snedker
5.0 out of 5 stars very well awritten and acted
my wife and I have just finished watching this the 3 complete series, it is very well written and acted , you could get lost in each episode [ this takes a lot for me to do ], not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by inthecountry2
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic in all ways Elliot's for ever!
A marvellous week of viewing as always the older series are always the best.Its definatly on the same lines as Upstairs Downstairs but set in a top fashion house where there are... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pol
5.0 out of 5 stars house of elliott
this was received very quickly. we have been waiting a long time to see the whole series. hope all the episodes are and would certainly recommend it to my family and friends.
Published 3 months ago by kittens
5.0 out of 5 stars Received in time for Christmas
My wife wantred this boxed set, and it was received in plenty of time for christmas. Good to see my wife's face when she opened the present
Published 4 months ago by Mr David J Caddick
4.0 out of 5 stars Good entertainment
I watched this when it was on TV years ago and had fond memories of it. I watched it all back to back whilst breastfeeding, it passed the time nicely but when watched in such... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rhoanne May
5.0 out of 5 stars House of Elliott
What a treat this was!..really sad when it came to the last series. I was brought up in the 1940's in a couture dressmaking environment, and this complete set brought back so many... Read more
Published 4 months ago by nightreader
3.0 out of 5 stars PLEASED WITH THE SPEED OF THE REPLACEMENT
i had to retutn the first box set i bought as disc one did not play

i had the replacement within one week of returning and that one played ok
Published 5 months ago by LEE LOWDEN
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