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The fantastic series now available in one complete set for the very first time! This absorbing children s television drama, the biggest ever made in the UK and shot entirely on location, 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. 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. SPECIAL FEATURES: Photo Galleries, Character Profiles, Episode Synopses.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Roman Mysteries is a fabulous DVD set. It contains all of the episodes from series one and two.
It is based on the books by Caroline Lawrence.
Each story is divided into scrolls through two half hour episodes.
The stories include The secrets of Vesuvius, The pirates of Pompeii, the Assassins of Rome, The Dolphins of Laurentum, and The Enemies of Jupiter, all from series one. And then The Gladiators of Capua, The twelve trials of Flavia Gemina, The Colossus of Rhodes, The fugitive from Corinth and the Slave girl from Jerusalem, all from series two.
This was a children's TV series but it is suitable for anyone. The stories are excellent and the whole series has a big budget feel about it.
The sets and special effects are brilliant and everything looks so convincing.
The acting and production are first class and the series gives a strong feel of the day to day life in Ancient Rome. The series is also informative about historic events and facts and the whole series is very enjoyable.
It is based on the books by Caroline Lawrence.
Each story is divided into scrolls through two half hour episodes.
The stories include The secrets of Vesuvius, The pirates of Pompeii, the Assassins of Rome, The Dolphins of Laurentum, and The Enemies of Jupiter, all from series one. And then The Gladiators of Capua, The twelve trials of Flavia Gemina, The Colossus of Rhodes, The fugitive from Corinth and the Slave girl from Jerusalem, all from series two.
This was a children's TV series but it is suitable for anyone. The stories are excellent and the whole series has a big budget feel about it.
The sets and special effects are brilliant and everything looks so convincing.
The acting and production are first class and the series gives a strong feel of the day to day life in Ancient Rome. The series is also informative about historic events and facts and the whole series is very enjoyable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I thouroughly enjoyed this series. Although the main characters were children the factual content was very good and true events in Roman Histery..
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great show, in the UK we could watch this through the BBC, It really interests my 8 year old, we have been able to use the books to compliment the DVD and we have been able to Ostia and walked amongst the ruins ourselves and it was great to use the visuals from the dvd to supplement that and "complete the picture". The children are excellent in the tv series and its great to have all the episodes on one complete set. Invaluable to any family with an interest in a good historical story.
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The first box says "Staring Simon Callow" but he dies 10 minutes into the first episode. Don't let that deter you though it is great. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. J. Pybus
Roman Mysteries
What a fantastic dvd set. My 8 yr old son Alexander, had been watching it at school and came home asking if we could get the set. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Edge
Informative and really good value, a++++++++!!!!
I'd watched the roman mysteries series on CBBC and decided i wanted the dvd. This dvd is well made and is a bundle of fun for youngsters and young adults alike. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Suz100
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This product is seemingly good for children with a sense of adventure. It also recounts some true stories and information, and is absolutely fab!
Published 17 months ago by S.O.
A nicely-made series
I've only watched the first episode so far but thought it was good. Some of the acting isn't the greatest, but a lot of effort has gone into recreating the ancient world, and (as... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Sarah Gall
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