Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Ameriatch One of the best films i have seen

RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Twilightfa Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Tweekums This series is based on two of Anthony Trollope's books. The first two episodes cover the events in 'The Warden' and the remaining five 'Barchester Towers'.In the opening two episodes the Warden of Hiram's Hospital, the kind-hearted Rev Septimus Harding, finds himself at the centre of a campaign against certain aspects of the Church of England; most notably the amount certain members of the clergy earn. The situation isn't helped by the fact that sees the other side's point of view and the local leader of the campaign is courting his younger daughter, Eleanor.The remaining five episode take place sometime later; Rev Harding is no longer The Warden; Eleanor has wed, had a son and been widowed and the old bishop has died. These episodes see the arrival of Bishop Proudie and his domineering wife as well as the bishop's chaplain the odious Rev Slope (he changed his name from Slop). We also meet the colourful Stanhope who have recently returned from Italy. The Wardenship of Hiram's Hospital is open again and Slope is determined that the 'right' man must get the job; at first the post is offered to Mr Quiverful, a poor vicar with fourteen children, but when he learns of Eleanor's wealth he decides it might be a good idea to give the job to her father so she will look favourably on any proposal he might make. Unfortunately for him Mrs Proudie has already discussed the posting with Mrs Quiverful and is determined not to be made a liar of.This series is an utter delight; the opening two episodes are enjoyable but things get even better in the final five thanks to the introduction of so many great new characters and the loss of a couple of the less interesting characters. The cast is full of familiar faces, some who were already establish and others who will go on to be very well known. This cast does a really good job; Donald Pleasence is great as Rev Harding; there are also impressive performances from Janet Maw and Angela Pleasence, as his daughters; Nigel Hawthorne, as his son-in-law the Archdeacon; Barbara Flynn, as the sister of Eleanor's late husband; Susan Hampshire, as the 'scandalous' La Signora Madeline Vesey Neroni; and Clive Swift as Bishop Proudie. However the most memorable performances come from Geraldine McEwan who gives an imperious performance as Mrs Proudie and Alan Rickman who is a delight as the smarmy Slope. I haven't read the books so can't say how close these adaptions are but I can say the stories are witty and packed with great characters and never feature material that could offend… I heartily recommend this series.

VReviews There's just nothing better than a BBC drama set in England in the 1800's. The ensemble cast plays each character archetype to perfection. The romantic & societal intrigue of the town of Barchester centers on the ambitions of the church clergy, which proves quite entertaining. The dialogue of this adaptation is excellent. A young Alan Rickman superbly plays the conniving Reverend Obadiah Slope, echoing his later tour de force performance as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. Enjoyable, like a Shakespearian comedy, leaving the viewer well satisfied.

johnnybird Donald Pleasance gave an uncannily accurate portrayal of an eccentric old clergyman ... reminded me of people I know. Probably would for you too. The scene near the end (of Novel 2) where Eleanor is addressed, well, boldly, came off pretty well; Trollope celebrates quiet triumphs.Worth seeing what you can; you can't see much in the United States, as the series is not distributed there, nor any longer shown on television.

JBall75487 One runs out of superlatives to describe this flawless representation of Trollope's masterpieces of ecclesiastical fiction. Against the sumptuous background of Peterborough Cathedral and its environs, one is carried into Trollope's world of the intriguing machinations of the clerical establishment of Barchester. Backed by the authenticity of the period detail, the portrayal of all the characters accurately conveys the whole range of human emotions within the stories,without a weak link amongst the members of the cast. In would be invidious to name particular names as meriting special attention, when even the smallest cameo stands comparison with the principals, but I would select Geraldine McEwen, Alan Rickman and Nigel Hawthorne for special commendation - their performances being of the type where the actors disappear and the characters come to life !I was particularly impressed by the clarity of diction and the beautiful,expressive language in this film A 'must see' not only for lovers of Trollope, but anyone interested in seeing character acting at its very best !