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All six episodes of the BBC adaptation of Richard Llewellyn's classic novel set in a Welsh mining community at the turn of the century. Gwilym (Stanley Baker) and Beth Morgan (Siân Phillips) work their hardest to provide for their children, but these are the years before the unions improved the miner's lot, and times are very hard indeed. However, the community in which the Morgans live is a close-knit one, and they are grateful for all the help they receive, especially from the Rev. Gruffydd (Gareth Thomas).
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This has to be one of the best dramas ever shown on British television and the years have not dimmed this glowing production.
The writing is superb and the actors bring the whole story to life. Sian Phillips and Stanley Baker are wonderful in their roles as the parents of the Morgan family. Mike Gwilym and Sue Jones Davies are but two more of this wonderful cast.
The story of the Morgan family oozes good and right as well as the struggle for survival in late 19th century Wales. It is for me one of the best performances by that fine actor Stanley Baker, and, with great sadness, one of his last I believe. As a teenager I marvelled at this drama and in my 40's I still marvel. Five stars is not enough.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Joyce Bowen
Format:VHS Tape
How Green Was My VAlley (1975) is a wonderful early Welsh classic on PAL video which in five hours gives great detail to the beloved novel by Richard Llewellyn. Originally it aired on BBC in 1975-6 in 6 fifty minute episodes and starred Sian Phillips and Stanley Baker as the heads, Beth and Gwilym, of the large Morgan family, a poor coal mining family in Wales at the turn of the century.
Later in 1976 this production aired on Masterpiece Theatre in the US.
The story revolves around the Morgan family of seven people and especially its youngest member, Huw, played in this TV adaptation by two actors. The minister who helps him and who also falls tragically in love with his sister Angharad is the Rev. Mr. Gruffydd, played by my favorite actor of all time, Gareth Thomas.
The acting in this production is first rate all around. The intricate plot is given plenty of time to develop over the five hours, and the complex characters are very specifically shown. Unless you have read the classic novel or seen the earlier made award-winning American movie, you will be surprised to see how the events unfold, bringing happiness to some and sadness to others.
Several plot lines intermingle throughout the show, but the core always remains the Morgan family which is held together with love. I would guess that approximately ten years is covered in the show.
When I received this video in the mail, I immediately put it on the VCR and sat entranced for five straight hours. I was never bored.
I have nothing but good words to say about this production, and I highly recommend this to anyone.
My only warning might be that sometimes the Welsh accent makes it hard to understand exactly every word said, but this doesn't happen often. Sometimes actual Welsh is used which adds to the realism of the show.
This is definitely a classic story and a very well done TV adaptation.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you enjoy beautifully told stories about loving, supportive families, then you will enjoy How Green Was My Valley, a wonderful 1975-76 BBC production. It is the story of the Morgans, a close and loving Welsh family of seven as they endure the sorrows and celebrate the joys of life over a period of about ten years. The father and three of the four sons are coal miners and though there are several plot lines, the underlying theme of the story is the family's hopes for the youngest son, Huw. They are determined that he shall have the advantage of an education and the opportunity to escape a life in the mines, and they are aided in this effort by the caring Rev. Gruffyd who helps and encourages Huw and loves Huw's sister, Angharad.
This five-hour production is based on the 1939 novel by Richard Llewelyn and is lovingly told in six episodes. The characters are richly developed and beautifully portrayed, and the viewer is quickly drawn into the story.
The entire cast, many of whom are from Wales, gave wonderful performances. Sian Phillips as the mother, and Nerys Hughes as Bronwyn were especially good, as was Mike Gwilym who gave a wonderfully nuanced performance as Owen. He is one of my favorite actors and never disappoints.
I would recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys a great story, well told. The quality of the DVD is very good. Unfortunately, it is NOT currently available in Region 1 format for the USA.
This five-hour production is based on the 1939 novel by Richard Llewelyn and is lovingly told in six episodes. The characters are richly developed and beautifully portrayed, and the viewer is quickly drawn into the story.
The entire cast, many of whom are from Wales, gave wonderful performances. Sian Phillips as the mother, and Nerys Hughes as Bronwyn were especially good, as was Mike Gwilym who gave a wonderfully nuanced performance as Owen. He is one of my favorite actors and never disappoints.
I would recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys a great story, well told. The quality of the DVD is very good. Unfortunately, it is NOT currently available in Region 1 format for the USA.
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Original and best
A great series that remains faithful to the novel. The video itself was a bit grainy and I would have preferred to have it on DVD
Published 9 days ago by mary kiernan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Obligated Replacement
It was a replacement CD for a ruined video tape borrowed from a neighbour. I felt obliged to do the replacemnt
Published 2 months ago by Kenneth L. Crombie
4.0 out of 5 stars
old series
lovely to look back on the series from years ago. Hoe the Good Old Days and how people lived then
Published 2 months ago by candygirlx632
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyable - well acted.
As all actors were genuinely Welsh this made for more authenticity - a delightful and insightful film - thoroughly recommended.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. E. D. Payne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story faithfully retold
Although the John Ford classic remains one of my favourite movies of all time, this BBC miniseries retells the storyline accurately and with feeling. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. A. L. Bowman
5.0 out of 5 stars
How green was my valley
Bought for friends who had been trying to catch it when on BBC but had missed several episoids they were really thrilled with the dvd which meant they could watch it whenever they... Read more
Published 13 months ago by firemansam
3.0 out of 5 stars
How Green was my Valley
I got this because I thought it might be a story I read when I was about 18yrs old (long time ago) I loved this story and have been trying to find it again for some time. Read more
Published 17 months ago by lolagail
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, old-fashioned film.
I first saw this film some time ago and am enjoying watching it the second time around. Old-fashioned, yes, but very realistic family story.
Published 17 months ago by Virgowriter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
How Green Was My Valley- Studio Classics [DVD]
Great film, and very much value for money.
Great film, and very much value for money.
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. M. Gregory
1.0 out of 5 stars
how green was my valley bbc dvd
Absolutely awful. 6 hours of pure rubbish.
The book is so much better. Huw is hardly mentioned in the DVD. The story hinges around him. Read more
The book is so much better. Huw is hardly mentioned in the DVD. The story hinges around him. Read more
Published on 22 April 2011 by brittannia
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