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Summary: all us americans know how perfik these series are
Review: This superb series was originally screened on British television some years ago. Set in the idyllic Kent countryside and filmed in the height of Summer, portrayed the 'perfik' 1950's country family. This was probably Catherine Zeta Jones career starter, she is absolutely gorgeous as the eldest daughter of the Larkin family. The father 'Pop' played by David Jason is the lovable rouge known to all in the village. The Larkin family live on a farm he has 6 children and one would assume that most English Farmers would struggle to make ends meet. Pop Larkin however always seems to have an extraordinary amount of spare cash. To the point that he even buys a Vintage Yellow Rolls Royce, and takes the whole family to France.
Some of the most amusing scenes are set around the Family dinner table, you will not believe the amount of food that is cooked for just breakfast. It would probably keep most of the population of Afganistan fed for a month. (not that we would want to feed them) Another sign of the times is how 'Pop' deals with the Tax man. Cut along story short rather than pay his tax demand, the collector ends up living with the family and eventually falling in love with Marriette ( Catherine Zeta Jones )(can't blame him can you.)
One very funny episode is the feast in the bath, ( I always wondered what bath racks where for).
I cannot write a review of this series to do it the justice it deserves, only to say, You will not be dissapointed with your purchase. If you are an American I am sure this is just how you would visualise England in the Summer, (A bloody nice place what !!). Enjoy
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Summary: A MUST FOR ALL YOU AMERICANS
Review: This superb series was originally screened on British television some years ago. Set in the idyllic Kent countryside and filmed in the height of Summer, portrayed the 'perfik' 1950's country family. This was probably Catherine Zeta Jones career starter, she is absolutely gorgeous as the eldest daughter of the Larkin family. The father 'Pop' played by David Jason is the lovable rouge known to all in the village. The Larkin family live on a farm he has 6 children and one would assume that most English Farmers would struggle to make ends meet. Pop Larkin however always seems to have an extraordinary amount of spare cash. To the point that he even buys a Vintage Yellow Rolls Royce, and takes the whole family to France.
Some of the most amusing scenes are set around the Family dinner table, you will not believe the amount of food that is cooked for just breakfast. It would probably keep most of the population of Afganistan fed for a month. (not that we would want to feed them) Another sign of the times is how 'Pop' deals with the Tax man. Cut along story short rather than pay his tax demand, the collector ends up living with the family and eventually falling in love with Marriette ( Catherine Zeta Jones )(can't blame him can you.)
One very funny episode is the feast in the bath, ( I always wondered what bath racks where for).
I cannot write a review of this series to do it the justice it deserves, only to say, You will not be dissapointed with your purchase. If you are an American I am sure this is just how you would visualise England in the Summer, (A bloody nice place what !!). Enjoy
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Summary: What a Treat.
Review: Well, we loved this series (all episodes and the 2 specials are included here, so you get the whole deal). We actually bought it for my mum but watched it first (I know, but she suggested it). They're like mini-movies - the writing is very strong; the production values are very high; the characters are a treat; the acting is spot on. With a very high value per $ spent, this is absolutely value for money - we found ourselves blasting through the DVDs and, although we would welcome more, the story is complete as it stands. Strongly recommended.
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