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Love On A Branch Line
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An Absolute Gem of a Comedy!!
Review date: 2008-09-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is probably one of the best TV dramatisations I've ever seen, and as an adaptation of John Hadfield's novel it is a supreme example of how to translate classic fiction into exceptional television.
The TV series exquisitely captures the atmosphere of the book, which has a quirky, otherworldy and charming sense of humour.
This is typically English eccentricity, and a wonderful wallow in the post-war world.
The only major change made between the book and the TV series is that Arcady Hall becomes the responsibility of the National Trust rather than a Nuclear Research Establishment. Somehow, that's more appropriate.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Leslie Phillips
Michael Maloney
Creators:
Leslie Phillips (Primary Contributor)
Michael Maloney (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
EAN: 5036193094828
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-09
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 198 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)