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The complete six part BBC series. John Hurt stars as the controversial and irreverent Conservative Minister Alan Clark in this witty and moving adaptation of his best-selling diaries. With a sharp, literate script and truly outstanding performances from a distinguished cast, The Alan Clark Diaries has been universally acclaimed as a triumph for television drama. 'Hurt [is] magnificent as Alan Clark' - Sunday Telegraph.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: John Hurt stars as the controversial and irreverent Conservative Minister Alan Clark in this witty and moving adaptation of his best-selling diaries. Blessed with lavish cynicism and cursed with an intrusive libido, Alan Clark schemes his way through the corridors of power at the height of Thatcher's Britain, offering his own inimitable insights into the Tory grandees of the time - including Tom King ('Too ghastly'), Michael Heseltine ('Odious'), Ken Clarke ('A podgy life insurance risk') and Mrs Thatcher herself ('So beautiful. She has wonderful, small feet'). As his political career falls apart through a succession of gaffes, scandals and personal self-doubts, Clark struggles to find true meaning in his life before it is too late. With a sharp, literate script and truly outstanding performances from a distinguished cast that includes Jenny Agutter as Clark's wife Jane, Victoria Smurfit as his secret mistress X, and Julia Davis as Jenny Easterbrook, The Alan Clark Diaries has been universally acclaimed as a triumph for television drama. ...The Alan Clark Diaries
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Red Rose
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John Hurt stars as controversial, real life, Conservative MP, Alan Clark, a man who sees everything slightly differently from everybody else. A man who schemes and dreams of high office despite a succession of gaffes, scandals (drink, women, ill chosen remarks) and self doubts.
Whilst in the corridors of power, Alan Clark offers his own inimitable insight to leading Tory colleagues during the Thatcher years.
This is very entertaining and many a time the Alan Clark interpretation of events will make you laugh. Amazingly this is 'a true to life' recollection of his diaries, which leaves you a little open mouthed, but it is all good stuff.
Unmissable.
Whilst in the corridors of power, Alan Clark offers his own inimitable insight to leading Tory colleagues during the Thatcher years.
This is very entertaining and many a time the Alan Clark interpretation of events will make you laugh. Amazingly this is 'a true to life' recollection of his diaries, which leaves you a little open mouthed, but it is all good stuff.
Unmissable.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
As he himself would no doubt say - F*** John Hurt, what about Alan Clark?
He was everything instict dictates we should hate: An unapologetic toff who inherited his wealth, a self-centred egomaniac, a letcherous womaniser, and worst of all, a Thatcherite politician. The operative word here, more than in any other context I can think of, is "unapologetic"
When all the ministers around him were resigning after trying to cover up their sleaze, the reson Alan Clark survived, and indeed flourished, in many people's estimation was that he hardly ever tried to conceal anything, except perhaps from his beloved wife.
Right from his references to "Bong-Bongo land" to his description of the Conservative party as "an old whore that's been around for 400 years" Alan Clark is utterly controversial, hilariously witty, occasionally very perceptive, and, surprisingly, very touching indeed.
Clark made his name as a historian and his literary skills are very much on display, but two things about him are extremely surprising - firstly, despite his infidelities, his total devotion to his wife, and secondly his passionate views about the evils of animal cruelty.
But the aspect of the man that really comes through is that he is absolutely aware of his own character. He knows he has flaws, he knows he is arrogant about his strengths, he knows he causes his wife a lot of heartache, but he is at all times utterly his own man.
His life revolves around money, power, fast cars, beautiful - and preferably young - women, but while we really ought to hate him, all we are left with is a grudging admiration for a man with the cheek to try and pull it off - who succeeds!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Y. Karl
Format:DVD
Top Notch acting throughout. John Hurt and Jenny Agutter deliver masterful performances, but actually all acting is superb in this series. A true delight. A masterpiece. Priceless.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic! What more can I say.
Hurt as Alan Clark is magnificant and Jenny as the "Wife" is splendid.What performances.You won't be dissapointed if you buy this DVD. Read more
Published 18 months ago by QualitywantedforCliff
5.0 out of 5 stars
well worth it
you can not get any better than this, showing the real life of an unforgetable man, unmissable
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Mr. J. C. Amer
3.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable romp
John Hurt gives a fine portrayal of a politician who in real life was probably an insufferable prat. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by M. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a guy
Having watched again after a long break I think this guy was a breath of fresh air.
Whilst I love his attitude I fear that had I met him in real life I would have... Read more
Whilst I love his attitude I fear that had I met him in real life I would have... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by The Green Man
4.0 out of 5 stars
John Hurt on Outstanding Form
Alan Clark was a conceited, narcissistic politician with laughabledelusions about his own talent and worth. Read more
Published on 21 April 2004 by Zordano
4.0 out of 5 stars
John Hurt on Outstanding Form
Alan Clark was a conceited, narcissistic politician with laughable delusions about his own talent and worth. Read more
Published on 20 April 2004 by Zordano
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