Upstairs, Downstairs - Collector's Edition Megaset (1974)

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Upstairs, Downstairs - Collector's Edition Megaset (The Complete Series plus Thomas and Sarah)
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Directed by	Derek Bennett, Bill Bain and Raymond Menmuir
Cast	Raymond Huntley, Hannah Gordon, Madeleine Cannon, Christopher Beeny, Nicola Pagett, Angela Baddeley, Pauline Collins, Karen Dotrice, Rachel Gurney, George Innes, Gordon Jackson, David Langton, Jean Marsh, Jacqueline Tong and Simon Williams
Theatrical Release	January 6, 1974
DVD Release	October 25, 2005
Running Time	4144 minutes
MPAA Rating	NR (Not Rated)
UPC Code	733961740813
Buy this item	$139.99 at Amazon.com As of Jul 22 5:04 EDT (details) 24 DVD, ALDERTON,JOHN, Usually ships in 24 hours, Box set, Black & White, Collector's Edition, Color, Full Screen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language) Or 29 new from $99.98, 14 used from $94.99, 1 collectible from $249.99

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Average user review:

(51 reviews)

First Rate British TV Drama

Although there are problems with the transfer of this series to DVD, I would nonetheless recommend the purchase of it. Because of previous reviews respecting image quality, I just about did not buy this series, which would have been a big mistake. I have an HD TV, and picture quality is acceptable, given the era when it was filmed. Any technical shortcomings are minimized by great story lines and exceptional performances. Upstairs Downstairs has stood the test of time, and is as superb when it was originally broadcast. This is classic British television drama at its best and an essential addition to any one's DVD collection. July 1, 2008

Marvelous

Wonderful stories, each episode a delight. We are savoring them.

The image quality, while not 2008 standard, is more than sufficient. We are so immersed in the stories and the characters, that we don't even notice the '70's image quality. The only thing we're concerned about is that we might, at some point, reach the end. June 22, 2008

the content outshines the problems

As you have probably read there are indeed quality problems with this set. Sadly the criticisms are true and for some people will be a distraction. I found I could live with the technical difficulties and if you don't need a technically perfect digital transfer you will be rewarded with one of the most outstanding television series ever broadcast. Superbly produced, finely written and splendidly acted by a magnificent cast of British actors who give the characters a life that will remain in your memory long after a first viewing and going back to this set will be like visiting old friends. June 9, 2008

Upstairs Downstairs

Absolutely tops, first rate entertainment. The included bonus series Thomas and Sarah is not quite as riveting but would rate 4 stars. If you like British drama and British humor, this is the set=ries for you. June 9, 2008

upstairs great

fabulous series have wanted it for 20 yrs but price too high.
still high, but i just had to have it. acting, production, editing, all perfect. a must see. May 7, 2008

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