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Island at War [2004]
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The only thing correct was that a war happned
Review date: 2008-11-25 Rating: 2 out of 10
Being a Jerseyman, this series was to put it mildly dissapointing. It is a complete work of fiction, to the scenery, taken on the Isle of Man to the storyline. Many older Islander's I know where, and are still insulted by this series. To point out one obvious fault, at one point a female actress, supposedley an islander, is seen walking amongst fortifications. I am told by people who lived through this that the minimum that would have happned was imprisonment. Hopefully on the Island, probably in France, quite possibly a concentration camp for espinage. Many civillian's from the Islands were imprisoned, some in concencetration camps, many did not return. On a daytime proggramme made at the time of first transmission an actor claimed he could find no information on the Island Commandant, Graf von Schmettow. The list I sent immedatley of a dozen open scources was not acknowledged. There was no second series made, thankfully.
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Reviews
Excellent series
Review date: 2008-09-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
I thought this was a wonderful series but did they only make the one series??? I have been looking on amazon to find out if any more series were produced - no results...this is a wonderful series with fabulous cast and great scenery. Having visited Guernsey during my time in the UK I was really surprised at the reality of the German occupation - this series was great but - are there any more????
Island at war
Review date: 2008-04-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
A big thanks to amazon for getting this to me so quickley.Great service!
I really enjoyed this mini series,acting was brilliant characters
beliveable. But top marks go to Philip Glenister as the Baron!Totaly
brilliant actor.
fantastic
Review date: 2007-12-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
both me and my wife love it we are both jersey born we were born some 15
years after the war it did not go down well in the channel islands
i think this is why it was cut short but we both love it my wife thinks
phillip glenister is fantastic great it came out on dvd reg2
fabulous TV series
Review date: 2007-11-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
Having thorougly enjoyed this on TV I was desperate to obtain on DVD and have not been disappointed when re-watching it. Although it is only a few years since on TV it is interesting to see a few of the actors e.g. Laurence Fox becoming more well known. Scenery was magnificent and the acting made me feel for the islanders during this awful time. Am sure it depicted a good view of what happened on the channel islands during the war.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
James Wilby
Creators:
James Wilby (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
EAN: 5036193050114
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-09-10
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 400 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2004
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)