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Mike Leigh at the BBC

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Released: 6th April 2009. Six-volume set featuring the acclaimed director's TV plays and dramas for the BBC. Leigh's best-known works during this productive period were the award-winning 'Abigail's Party' (1977), a satirical glimpse at middle-class values in the 1970s, and 'Nuts in May' (1976), the adventures of a self-righteous vegetarian couple trying, and failing, to enjoy the tranquility of Dorset on a camping holiday. Other dramas featured in the set include: 'Hard Labour', 'The Permissive Society', 'The Kiss of Death', 'Who's Who', 'Grown-Ups', 'Home Sweet Home', 'Four Days in July' and 'Five-Minute Films', a collection of five short films - 'Afternoon', 'Birth of the Goalie', 'Old Chums', 'A Light Snack' and 'Probation' - each lasting five minutes.

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  • Details

    Released:
    6th April 2009
    Category:
    Television
    Studio:
    2 Entertain
    Format:
    DVD
    Certification:
    12 – Suitable for 12 years and over
    Barcode:
    5014503249120
  • Description

    Six-volume set featuring the acclaimed director's TV plays and dramas for the BBC. Leigh's best-known works during this productive period were the award-winning 'Abigail's Party' (1977), a satirical glimpse at middle-class values in the 1970s, and 'Nuts in May' (1976), the adventures of a self-righteous vegetarian couple trying, and failing, to enjoy the tranquility of Dorset on a camping holiday. Other dramas featured in the set include: 'Hard Labour', 'The Permissive Society', 'The Kiss of Death', 'Who's Who', 'Grown-Ups', 'Home Sweet Home', 'Four Days in July' and 'Five-Minute Films', a collection of five short films - 'Afternoon', 'Birth of the Goalie', 'Old Chums', 'A Light Snack' and 'Probation' - each lasting five minutes.
    Region Code:
    Region 2
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Interactive Menu
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