| Description |
3 videodiscs (approximately 398 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Credits |
Camera, Julian Morson ; art director, Nick Wilkinson ; original music, Geoffrey Burgon ; costume designer, Lyn Avery ; production designer, Chris Truelove ; visual effects supervisors, Simon Blackledge, Matt Wood. |
| Cast |
James Wilby, Clare Holman, Philip Glenister, Saskia Reeves. |
| Summary |
One of the little-known stories of WWII is the fate of the Channel Islands, the only part of the British Isles invaded and occupied by the Germans. Tells the story through the eyes of three island families and the German soldiers with whom their lives become interwined. |
| Audience |
Not rated, recommended for mature audiences. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Episode 1 ; Episode 2 -- v. 2. Episode 3 ; Episode 4 -- v. 3. Episode 5 ; Episode 6. |
| Note |
Special features: Historical background; cast reflections; behind-the-scenes photos; cast filmographies. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
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Also distributed as part of a set: Wartime Britain : three complete dramas. |
| Subject |
Channel Islands -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Occupied territories -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Soldiers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Television programs Great Britain.
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Television mini-series.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Lydon, Peter.
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O'Sullivan, Thaddeus, 1947-
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Wilby, James.
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Holman, Clare.
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Glenister, Philip.
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Reeves, Saskia.
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Granada Television.
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Isle of Man Film (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Wartime Britain : three complete dramas.
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| Standard No. |
054961840397 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8403 Acorn Media |
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