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Available on dvd - then it shall go on my Christmas list.
Thanks for the info Elizabeth and happy viewing :-)
Karen x
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Dear Ann and Karen
Hello to you Ladies
Thank you for the replies....always appreciated.
Got the episodes taped today.
I checked on Ama*** and the series is available on DVD!
Terrific viewing.
Take gentle care
Many good wishes to you both
Love from Elizabeth
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I remember it and enjoyed it, but didn't see every episode. I read the book but so long ago I can hardly recall the story, so thank you Elizabeth for giving us a precis .
Whether or not it has ever been repeated on TV, I don't know, but I have never seen it since, and unfortunately I shall miss it this time around too....however, I appreciate the reminder Elizabeth.
Happy viewing, girls :-)
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seems you and I are the only ones who remember it Elizabeth
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brilliant - thanks Elizabeth
When that was shown i 1974 it was the time of the nightly power cuts - alternate nights if I recall - because of that, we had to miss episodes and never saw it all - so it will be good to see the whole thing without interruptions and missing episodes :-)
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Dear All
Hello
At last! Some classic TV viewing!
On BBC2, starting at about 12-00 mid-day, the first two episodes
of "The Pallisers" are being shown.
All other episodes are being broadcast on BBC2 each week-day
for the next few weeks. Times vary.
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The series was adapted from the Palliser novels by Anthony Trollope
and was first broadcast in 1974.
Set in Victorian era England, it follows the events of the characters
over two decades.
The series featured a huge cast of prominent actors.
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Beginning with the story of Lady Glencora (Susan Hampshire), fiancée of the dry, aristocratic Plantagenet Palliser (Philip Latham) who will inherit the title of the Duke of Omnium from his uncle (Roland Culver).
Although they marry, Lady Glencora still pines for her unsuitable but handsome admirer Burgo Fitzgerald (Barry Justice).
Palliser becomes aware of this situation and takes his wife on a long tour of Europe, even though he had recently been offered the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer, the one political position he craves.
While on their grand tour, the newlyweds come to a better understanding,
and upon their return to London Glencora becomes an ambitious society hostess.
Whilst Plantagenet succeeds in his political aspirations, Irish barrister Phineas Finn (Donal McCann) is elected to Parliament for the family seat of Loughshane.
In London, Finn rises quickly in high society and falls in love with Lady Laura Standish (Anna Massey) who is struggling to maintain her lifestyle after paying off her brother's (Lord Chiltern (John Hallam)) debts.
Lady Laura marries Robert Kennedy (Derek Godfrey), a wealthy Scottish MP and Finn is forced to resign after a defeat on the Irish Tenant Right. Lady Laura's marriage collapses and she moves to Germany.
Finn spends Christmas with Lady Laura only to be accused of adultery by Kennedy. Finn is later arrested for murder but the Pallisers finance his defence.
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EPISODES 1-6
Alice Vavasor cannot decide which man she loves; Glencora's love for Burgo Fitzgerald and her marriage to Plantagenet Palliser.
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EPISODES 7-12
The start of Phineas Finn's political career and love for Lady Laura Kennedy, then Violet Effingham. The Duke of Omnium courts Madame Max Goesler.
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EPISODES 13-19
The Eustace Diamonds disappear and Lizzie Eustace is embroiled in a society scandal.
The Duke of Omnium dies and Plantagenet and Lady Glencora inherit the title.
Phineas Finn is accused of murder and Madame Max arrives in Prague to find evidence to prove his innocence.
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EPISODES 20-26
Plantagenet Palliser becomes Prime Minister.
Lady Glencora becomes a society hostess.
It concludes with the death of Glencora, and the story of the marriages of the children.
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If you are interested, then set the Video/DVD recorder!
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Take gentle care
Best wishes
Elizabeth,
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