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This absorbing children s television drama follows four friends Flavia, Nubia, Jonathan and Lupus as they struggle to live through one of history s most turbulent times. With many comparisons to the lives of youngsters today, they deal with issues of prejudice, violence and the environment wrapped up in riveting stories of mystery and suspense. For differing reasons, each of the lead children is seen by Roman society as a misfit, an outsider, which helps strengthen the bond between them. What lies at the heart of each episode, whether they are dealing with erupting volcanoes, assassins or plague, is the strength of their friendship. Based on the million-selling books by Caroline Lawrence, this lavish production stars Simon Callow (Four Weddings And A Funeral, Shakespeare In Love, A Room With A View) as Pliny.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Follows four children in Ancient Rome who solve a number of exciting, dangerous and challenging mysteries. ...The Roman Mysteries - Series One - 2-DVD Set
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
if you read the books and are worried that this will be a superficial rendition or acted by wooden kid actors you'd be wrong. The books are abridged of course to be made into these 30 minute episodes, but each episode is exciting and visually stunning. The children are believable and the moral dilemmas still there and the historical detail still interesting. My children who read and loved the books really enjoy sitting down together with me to watch this series and want to know why there is no series 2!!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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My daughter adores the Roman Mysteries books and avidly watched the BBC series when it came out, now she can enjoy them again and again.
Great production and cast. Looking forward to series 2 next.
Great production and cast. Looking forward to series 2 next.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Roman Mysteries is a wonderful set of books and now an equally wonderful television series. The four young detectives are brought together in this series with a few minor changes to the original stories, but all in all very sympathetically, so that readers of the books will not be annoyed by the liberties taken. This is perhaps largely because Caroline Lawrence, the author, was very much involved in the television adaption.
And the series is wonderfully put together. Filmed in fabulous locations, with some first class sets and a talented group of actors - young and old - who really bring this series to life. A few of the more gory details are cleaned up for this adaption, but the adventures are fast paced, full of action and funny moments.
My family are hooked on these. My youngest daughter was still 5 when she started watching it, and my oldest is currently 9 and still loves it (and I expect she would continue loving it for many more years if there were to be more than 2 series, but apparently there are no plans to make a third series, sadly). The historical setting also makes this a highly educational series.
This series gets re-shown periodically on CBBC in the UK, so you may be able to check it out on iplayer. The DVD version is better quality, though, and has all the benefits of you actually owning the media.
I have been very happy with this purchase.
And the series is wonderfully put together. Filmed in fabulous locations, with some first class sets and a talented group of actors - young and old - who really bring this series to life. A few of the more gory details are cleaned up for this adaption, but the adventures are fast paced, full of action and funny moments.
My family are hooked on these. My youngest daughter was still 5 when she started watching it, and my oldest is currently 9 and still loves it (and I expect she would continue loving it for many more years if there were to be more than 2 series, but apparently there are no plans to make a third series, sadly). The historical setting also makes this a highly educational series.
This series gets re-shown periodically on CBBC in the UK, so you may be able to check it out on iplayer. The DVD version is better quality, though, and has all the benefits of you actually owning the media.
I have been very happy with this purchase.
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Harriets review
i think it is a waste of time to read the books just watch the film and u will love it they are great ok so get it buy it go crazy oh yeh bye for now
Published 14 months ago by Harriet
great children's drama
When the BBC make good children's drama they really do an excellent job. Since we don't live in the UK anymore we are even more aware that most children's tv is cheaply made and... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by C. Bennett
Roman Mysteries Series 1
The kids thought this was great. They wanted the next series straight away. It follows the books quite well.
Published on 26 July 2009 by Book worm
Up to the standard of the book..??
I have read all of the Roman Mysteries' books and I loved them, so when i heard a tv series had come out i watched it... and i hated it. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by BW
Romnan Mysteries Series 1 Review
I have seen this TV series on the TV and also read the books. The Series is of a high standard compared to the books and always leavs you wanting to watch more!
Published on 5 April 2008 by Mrs. Jane Vaughan
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