The House of Eliott: The Complete Collection [DVD]

The phrase 'they don't make em like this any more' is very over used, but I'm afriad is true in this case. Every episode, even though shot on video and sadly now looking flat and of poor quality, is like a mini-movie - beautiful and extensive costumes and sets all perfectly realised. The scope is quite astounding - you never see the same dress or location twice! Even Paris in 1924 complete with posters for the Olympics! The soundtrack (also available) is full of pithy jazz numbers and lovely melodies, again, the care that has gone in is fantastic. However, this attention to detail and style is not at the expense of the drama itself, it merely serves to draw you in to the House of Eliott and the 1920's world commpletely so the writing and acting can do their thing. They don't make em like this any more, becuase it seems to me that modern drama is afraid to ask you to care about flawed characters, and flawed they all are. Bea is passionate to the point of obsession - prickly, rude and difficult to be with. Jack can be selfish and demanding. Evie can be short sighted and self obsessed. But they are all wonderful none the less, you love them becuase they are real people. All the characters are brilliant, Tilly, Madge and Agnes the seamstresses, Lydia and Arthur in the first series and wonderufl, wonderful Penelope who is gone all too quickly but burns very brightly. Everyone even the guest stars are multi-layered, flawed, wonderful characters allowed time to grow slowly so you truly care about them. The relationship between Jack and Bea in particular is a tour de force, one of the very best depictions of love(and hate) you'll see, I promise you. Everyone plays their part as if their life depended on it and whilst yes, this can perhpas be argued to give the appearance of the characters taking themselves a little too seriously, why not? The passion on screen is infectious. The show has great heart too. It's an ode to the power of women, to passion, to fairness, to hard work and postivism, for social justice and the changing 20th Century. The themes at play go far, far beyond dresses. Underestimate the House of Eliott at your peril! *g* If there is a downside to becoming immersed in this series, it's the ending, or lack thereof. The third and final series transmitted appears to be missing two episodes and ends, at episode 10, abruptly with an 'end of episode' cliffhanger and with clearly more to tell. Charaters are left in limbo and this will frustrate you very, very much becuase you'll give a damn by Series 3, episode 10 and it's a bit of a tragedy for the series. So no, they don't make em like this any more, and in my humblest opinion, this is about as perfect as television can get, even with a non-ending. The boxset itself is nicely presented with a slipcase and cover art, but the menu's themselves are very simple and uninspiring and there are very few extras, which is a damn shame. Oh, for a cast interview! Still, it's amazing to have this seires complete on DVD so don't waste any more time...go and buy it! Buy it now!

Great dvds, all played great and the last costumes are so beautiful, nothing is made like that anymore, a good watch and subtitles but one downfall, there is no ending. Thanks

I fell in love with this when Series 1 was shown on UKTV. Beatrice and Evangeline, two middle/upper class London sisters, are left in debt upon the death of their father. The expectation was that they would inherit a huge sum and live freely for the rest of their lives - answering to a financial "chaperone" of sorts as in the 1920's of course women were considered too stupid to take care of their own money. Unfortunately not so. They both have a talent for dressmaking and designing and Series 1-3 features their business, the House of Eliott, as it (and they) pass through trials of a personal nature as well as a financial one. Not going to ruin it for you - it is a fabulous series and you'll love every juicy piece to the very last episode, which leaves the story unfinished as good ol BBC decided to can a wonderful show yet again. I do wonder who the BBC chooses for target ratings families as I think they must all be twerps. So many great shows have gone down the drain for no given reason. Stars Stella Gonet as Beatrice and Louise Lombard as Evie and was released between 1991 and 1994.

We have now watched 5 episodes the Story Line is good IF one could hear ALL that is said by the Actors/Actresses. The sound is very muted and so it is very difficult to follow a lot is Guess Work which is a great pity as it is such a good series. Perhaps Amazon has a plug in to increase the VOLUMN ?? and include it free with every boxed Set. Could we have Amazon's coments please. M Barker Have now listened to 9 episodes with our hearing aids in with FRESH batteries and we are now really enjoying the Series, It was a really fantastic investment, hours of listening and NO ADVERTS! The cost was well worth it M Barker

Brilliant series - well acted, great storylines, looks fantastic with all the period detail. The BBC at its classic best. Just a shame that Series 3 ends on a cliffhanger, clearly leading on to a Series 4 that was never made.

Came in perfect condition.

Enjoyed watching this DVD collection. Unfortunately BBC did not do a finale, but non the less good watching. Good actors and stories. Sent quickly.

Great story great to watch without the adverts on tv.

Sehr unterhaltsam!

I fell in love with the House of Elliott series way back in the 90s when it first aired on PBS. Now years later I own it and I didn't regret this purchase for one minute. For those who don't know The House of Elliott is about two sisters Evangeline and Evevie Eliott growing up in the 1920s. There are the daughters of respected doctor who, upon his death, were left penniless and discover their father's dark secrets. (He has a few.) The only thing they knew how to do was sew so they get jobs as seamstresses with well-known London fashion houses. During their employment stints they learn how to build a fashion house from the ground up and eventually become known for producing better work than their employers. Hence they start The House of Eliott. Now you may think this is *insert snore" but it isn't. What the cover can't show you is: 1) A pretty accurate depiction of the class struggles in 1920s England e,g, abject poor and blindingly rich. 2) The sumptuous costumes (after all it's about fashion) 3) The superb writing 4) The struggles two basically uneducated, upper class sisters have to go through to start a business in patriarchal business world. 5) The social moray's of the time e.g. use of drugs, dancing The Charleston, the prejudices remaining towards Russians from the first World War. If you want a beautifully done historically accurate series focused on the rise of women in business in the 1920; you must buy The House of Eliott.

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\ The House of Eliott portrayed the emergence of 2 sisters, both strong and intelligent enterering the world of fashion,and business in 1920's London.The performances were exceptional, by both actresses, who were totally unknown to me herein US.The plot lines and scripts were memorable, and the acting was magical.The clothes were 1920's and magnificent-a true pleasure to view.This collection is a treat to view and well worth repeat airings.A definite buy.

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