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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781593755225
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1593755228
Label: WGBH BOSTON
Manufacturer: WGBH BOSTON
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: WGBH BOSTON
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Running Time: 720 minutes
Sales Rank: 79422
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
Theatrical Release Date: May 09, 1999
Editorial Review:
Description:
This deluxe DVD set features three classic Charles Dickens stories- David Copperfield (starring Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter), Oliver Twist (starring Sam Smith as Oliver and Robert Lindsay of Horatio Hornbloweras master thief Fagin), and Great Expectations (starring Ioan Gruffudd of Horatio Hornblower and Charlotte Rampling of Swimming Pool).
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A good Dickens sampler
This DVD set features adaptations of three of Dickens' most popular books: David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations. They were shown a few years ago on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre. Some of the fine actors include Daniel Radcliffe, Sam Smith, Ioan Gruffold, and Charlotte Rampling. They are (for the most part) faithful recreations of the original stories.
A possible good alternative to this item would be the Charles Dickens Collections 1 and 2, which contain more programs, ... Read More
Rating:  - Charles Dickens DVD Collection
The TV scripts are not as well written as some movie versions of the past. This version of Great Expectations (for example) is too dark for my taste.
Rating:  - Charles Dickens Collection
Excellent love all of the videos a great present for any Dickens fan.
Rating: - Showcasing three popular classics by the acclaimed and popular English author Charles Dickens
The Charles Dickens Collection is a DVD boxed set showcasing three popular classics by the acclaimed and popular English author Charles Dickens: David Copperfield; Oliver Twist; and Great Expectations. These British television productions are enhanced with some of the best set designed and some of the most accomplished actors British theatre has to offer. The costuming is simply outstanding, the adaptations of Dicken's novel for the screen are superb, and the DVD format brings the viewer a true "theatre ... Read More
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