Lark Rise to Candleford: The Complete Season Two
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Actor: Brendan Coyle, Dawn French, Julia Sawalha, Victoria HamiltonBrand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 719 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2010-02-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Worldwide
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- The residents of Lark Rise and Candleford return for a second season of heart-warming adventures in this critically acclaimed adaptation of Flora Thompson's novels. The second season sees the arrival of a dashing and elegant stranger in Candleford. Rich, enterprising worldly, and without a wife, James Dowland is a successful businessman with a string of London hotels and has come to transform Can
DVD Reviews of Lark Rise to Candleford: The Complete Season Two
DVD Review: LRtC: A Wonderful Series.. A Captivating 2nd Season!!
Summary: 5 Stars
What else can I say, but that I absolutely love this BBC period drama series!! (I'm must admit that I'm an avid admirer of most period/historical/costume dramas; and who else makes them better but the BBC?!)
I started watching this series during the time the 1st season was airing in the UK. I fell in love with the characters, beautiful backdrop, and quaint country life of long ago. I couldn't wait to share this lovely series with my family, so I ended up pre-ordering the 1st season off of Amazon UK. I also ended up doing the same for season 2- not knowing if or when it would come to the states. Thankfully, PBS has since included this gem of a show on it's lineup! ..I'm just wondering if we'll have to wait as long for season 3 to air, as we did for the last two. In fact, it wasn't until season 2 had ended in the UK, that they finally started showing season 1. ..Better late than never I guess =o)
Anyway, you might recognize some of the shows main characters. As was noted by another reviewer; Dorcas Lane is played by none other than Julia Sawalha, who is quite the period drama veteran (most recently she also had a starring role in "Cranford"- another favorite of mine)!! Then there's Brendan Coyle (Robert Timmins) whom you might remember as Nicholas Higgins in Elizabeth Gaskell's "North & South" (BBC). Laura's mother Emma, is played by Claudie Blakley, who was Charlotte Lucas in the '05 "Pride & Prejudice", and maid Martha in "Cranford".
Now to my review.. (I watched all but the first episode.) Although a few of the characters from the first season are missing (notably "Sir Timothy"), and some new ones introduced- it seems to flow well, and compliment the 1st season nicely.
I adore Thomas Brown and Miss Ellison; they are quite the pair! I'm very glad that we're able to watch their relationship blossom and come to fruition in this new season!
One of the new characters- Minnie the maid (played by Ruby Bentall; who also appears in "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler", and "Lost in Austen")- takes some getting used to though. Even through all her childish mistakes, you can see the character learn and grow; and by the end of the season, she is likeable.
I think perhaps my favorite new character (unfortunately only a guest-star for 3 episodes), was Fisher Bloom (Matthew McNulty; who appears in the "Return to Cranford" special). You couldn't help but be smitten with him-- right along with Laura. This is her first taste of love; and as most "first loves" go, they don't last as long as one might hope (but still leave a lasting impression nonetheless). ..I'm rooting for a reappearance of him in the 3'd season, but I don't see anything mentioned on his IMDB page.
I was also glad to see that Alf (John Dagleish.. a dead ringer for a young Sylvester Stallone) was able to come into his own in this season; and develop feelings for someone other than Laura (even if the girl wasn't that deserving). And through it all he continues to be the pillar of strength, and competent provider for his younger siblings- just as he was in the 1st season!
Finally, who can forget the Turrill's?! You can't help but laugh and shake your head at the funny things Twister does, and commiserate at times with Queenie. They're a bit of an odd couple; but they make it work--most comically! (And you'll find out a little revelation regarding their relationship in this season.)
As I mentioned earlier, there is a season 3 (so breathe a sigh of relief). The first episode aired Jan. 10th in the UK! ..If the season is as long as season 2 (12 ep's), then it should be available for pre-order this spring (April or May) on Amazon.uk!! Meanwhile I'll be feverishly checking the IMDB page, and the PBS listings (once season 2 is finished replaying; it's about half over at the moment) to see when it will air in the US! If not, I can always order it off of Amazon UK again. If you plan on ordering from the UK, just be sure your dvd player is Region free, or PAL (region 2) compatible. I have an inexpensive GPX dvd player (# D1816SIL) that I purchased 3 years ago, and they play fine!
My only complaint about the series, is that it doesn't have longer seasons (season 1 had only ten, and season 2- twelve episodes). It seems like you're waiting forever (about a year) for the next season! But I guess that can't be helped. ..Let's just hope that there will be a season 4!!
Oh, if you're looking for something a bit comparable from the US, please check out "Christy" (a short lived series starring Kelly Martin and Tyne Daly), or "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" (Jane Seymour, & Joe Lando). Or the "Road To Avonlea" series from Canada!
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