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Hadleigh - Series 1 - Complete [1969]
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HARPER, YES -- HADLEIGH, NO
Review date: 2008-10-28 Rating: 4 out of 10
I've always liked Gerald Harper as an actor. There is something appealing about his gentlemanly manner, his rich voice and that rather far-away look that he has. However, I do not find Hadleigh particularly appealing. This is a well-written series and there are elements of it which engage the interest, but the majority of the characters belong to that class of people for whom little else matters but their own self-importance. They talk in affected upper-class accents and although they air their views considerably, they appear to have very little to say. When Hadleigh and his friends get together, the snide remarks abound and you wonder whether they really are friends or whether each social gathering is just an excuse to bounce insults off each other. As the series unwinds, these people become more and more tiresome to watch and to listen to.
Hadleigh himself has some good points. He has a conscience, for example. But his attempts to help those less fortunate than himself seem rather patronising. It is not surprising that his girl friend, played by Gillian Wray, walks out on him at the end of episode 13.
Maybe Series 2 will be an improvement ( I may yet buy it ), but I think I prefer Gerald in the role of Adam Adamant.
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Reviews
Nostalgic and Entertaining
Review date: 2008-05-31 Rating: 10 out of 10
I'm very pleased that the first 2 seasons of Hadleigh have been released on DVD. Most of the stories are first rate, with only a couple that disappoint. There are lots of famous faces from a previous generation - including a few that are still about now!Pity that we haven't seen more of Gerald Harper on TV who is a fine polished actor. Lets hope that the remaining season are swiftly released.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Gerald Harper
Gillian Wray
Jenny Twigge
Wanda Ventham
Bill Fraser
Creators:
Gerald Harper (Primary Contributor)
Gillian Wray (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Network
Manufacturer: Network
EAN: 5027626211349
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 4
Format: Black & White, Colour, PAL,
Release date: 2008-04-07
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 650 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1969
Language: English (Unknown)