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An eight-part adaptation of two classic novels by Nancy Mitford, and starring Judi Dench, Michael Williams and Michael Aldridge, Love in a Cold Climate presents the English upper class of the Twenties and Thirties as seen by one of its most gifted chroniclers. The series traces the unconventional lives and loves of the family of Lord Alconleigh, dominated by the eccentric, irascible Uncle Matthew - an affectionate and only lightly embellished caricature of the Mitford siblings father, Lord Redesdale. With several scenes drawn from Nancy Mitford s childhood memories (not least her father s alarming penchant for hunting his children with a bloodhound), the story also encompasses the economic and political crises of the Thirties and the upheavals of the Second World War, which would ultimately bring to an end the privileged world inhabited by the family. Love in a Cold Climate was adapted by novelist and dramatist Simon Raven, and directed by Donald McWhinnie (Rumpole of the Bailey).
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: An eight-part adaptation of two classic novels by Nancy Mitford, and starring Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Michael Aldridge, Diana Fairfax and Simon Cadell, Love in a Cold Climate presents the English upper class of the Twenties and Thirties as seen by one of its most gifted chroniclers. The series traces the unconventional lives and loves of the Alconleigh family, dominated by the eccentric, irascible Uncle Matthew - an affectionate and only lightly embellished caricature of the Mitford siblings father, Lord Redesdale. With several scenes drawn from Nancy Mitford s childhood memories (not least her father s alarming penchant for hunting his children with a bloodhound), the story also encompasses the economic and political crises of the Thirties and the upheavals of the Second World War, which would ultimately bring to an end the privileged world inhabited by the family. Love in a Cold Climate was adapted by novelist and dramatist Simon Raven, and directed by Donald McWhinnie (Rumpole of the Bailey). ...Love in a Cold Climate - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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53 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Finally - I mean some of us have been waiting nearly 30 years for this series to be released! Every character and scene has been faithfully brought to the screen, straight from Mitford's 2 books (Love in a Cold Climate and Pursuit of Love); cleverly intertwined into 1 hilarious adaptation. Mitford fans and fans of British period drama will not be disappointed - this is wonderful!
58 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The wait is over. At last, this gem of British television is being released on DVD. This is a luscious, but at the same time astringent re-creation of that era before and during war, when 'society' was being put under the microscope by its own members, and there are few more objective critics of their own set than Nancy Mitford.
Felicities abound throughout this series, with much humour but much sadness too. For many years I thought the executives of Thames Television were absolute sewers, for not releasing this on DVD. Fortunately I am now able to set the trenching-tool down and relax, for soon it will be at my side, to comfort me alongside my Amelita Galli-Curci 78s. This was one of the finest literary adaptations created for television, ranking alongside 'Brideshead Revisited' for its honest transcription of a literary gem.
We are being spoilt. 'Civilisation' has at last made its appearance on Blu ray, Andrew Davies' 'Pride and Prejudice' has already appeared in that format. If we wait, we may even be given the wonderful 'Cold Comfort Farm' of 1968, with Alastair Sim as Amos Starkadder.....
Felicities abound throughout this series, with much humour but much sadness too. For many years I thought the executives of Thames Television were absolute sewers, for not releasing this on DVD. Fortunately I am now able to set the trenching-tool down and relax, for soon it will be at my side, to comfort me alongside my Amelita Galli-Curci 78s. This was one of the finest literary adaptations created for television, ranking alongside 'Brideshead Revisited' for its honest transcription of a literary gem.
We are being spoilt. 'Civilisation' has at last made its appearance on Blu ray, Andrew Davies' 'Pride and Prejudice' has already appeared in that format. If we wait, we may even be given the wonderful 'Cold Comfort Farm' of 1968, with Alastair Sim as Amos Starkadder.....
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm so pleased that they have at long last decided to release this (I can't believe it is over 30 years since this was screened - where did the time go!). This was a wonderful adaptation of two of of my favorite books (The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate) but with such a cast, how could it be anything other than perfect. Nancy Mitford's humour has stood the test of time and her ability to express in a few light sentences the agony (and joys) of growing up, of feeling gauche and unsure of yourself, the slight hero worshiop of people who seemed to fit in effortlessly, of learning how to find your feet in the world and, above of all, of being in love, surely crosses all class and time boundaries. I've just realised I'm reviewing the books rather than the adaptation, and to be honest, all I can remember of the TV series, after 30 years, is how good it was and how much I've longed to see it again. It was essential viewing in our house and, if I remember correctly, a very faithful and beautiful adaptation of the books.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Travesty of the Book
Perhaps we have been spoiled by Downton Abbey and actors of the quality of Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery et al but this adaptation of Love in a Cold Climate is dreadful. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Duped
A pleasure
I read Nancy Mitford's books at least once a year, I had no idea there was this dv d until dear Amazon produced it as something I might like. A hundred thanks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Compton Sally
Catches the Spirit of the Books
One realises how much TV technology has moved on ... but once one gets used to the over-lit interiors and fuzzy outdoor filming, one can enjoy a largely accurarate portrayal of the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by 42again
Love in a Cold Climate
Unfortunately I can't play this DVD because it is made for Region 2 Pal, and won't play on my equipment in Australia. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dale S
Dated and mysterious
I'm interested in the Mitfords, but this DVD was made when background information was probably more widely shared. Today, it's often mysterious. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. A. Sarr
Excellent quality
I read a review saying although this was a great DVD the sound quality etc. was bad. Despite this I decided to buy it and to my pleasure and surprise the DVD quality is perfect. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ruth K
NOSTALGIA ...QUITE BRILLIANTLY ACTED
I saw this Thames TV serial in the 80's when it first appeared and was rivetted by the story and the acting then... re-visiting 20 years later, I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by avid ravid
Love in a Cold Climate
This is the original TV adaptation of two of my favourite books. Although faithful to the originals, it lacks a certain sparkle at the start, possibly down to the appalling wigs... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Vivien
love in a cold climate
wonderful dvd much overlooked the acting is superb . the characters very well drawn and the plot stays faithful to the book.
Published 7 months ago by brian tipping
The later adaptation of Love in a Cold Climate is much better.
The later adaptation of Love in a cold climate, may not be so long, but essentially it shows what this series do, but much more convincing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Isabella Balkert
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