The Grand - Complete Collection

Product Description Lust, greed, and gossip in a glamorous British hotel of the 1920s As the most opulent hotel in Manchester, England, during the decadent Roaring ’20s, The Grand is more than a building. It’s a nexus for schemes, scandals, romance, and intrigue. For owner John Bannerman, The Grand symbolizes a tradition of luxury and elegance begun by his father. For Marcus Bannerman, it becomes a risky investment and a way to entice his brother’s wife into bed. And for the maids and porters employed there, it represents a possible escape from their hardscrabble past--and an endless source of backstairs gossip. Written by Russell T Davies (Casanova, Touching Evil) and featuring three-time Emmy®-winner Susan Hampshire, this is addictive period drama in the tradition of Upstairs, Downstairs and The Duchess of Duke Street. Divided by class and circumstance or tied together by love and loyalty, the myriad characters who populate The Grand prove unforgettable. Amazon.com Image Upstairs Downstairs on a more massive scale. Or, if you can, a serious version of Fawlty Towers set in the 1920s in Manchester's luxurious Grand Hotel. Closed for renovations following World War I, the hotel and its staff face financial ruin, foreclosure, suicide, and infidelity before even reopening its doors to guests in the first episode of the series. When it finally welcomes visitors, guests abound, but so does trouble. This highly acclaimed eight-part story has everything a miniseries requires: suspense, social climbers, financial double-dealing, humor, murder, and semiretired prostitutes. Written by Queer as Folk author Russell T. Davies, The Grand features an ever-surprising plot propelled by strong characters, their loyalties, rivalries, and revelations. The large and adept cast portrays the hotel guests, staff, and owners. This diverse ensemble re-creates an era when class distinctions between the upper and working classes were all-important. The Grand's doorman acts as a cultural interpreter between the posh owners and the working-class staff. The sets and costumes are done with a remarkable attention to detail that will please both Anglophiles and PBS fans. --Tara Chace Review "A top notch series" -- MemorableTV.com "Certainly addictive" -- Exclusive Magazine A classy, addictive soap offering up bold, surprising storylines and at least a dozen complex characters. -- Bullz Eye There is no shortage of excitement. The acting is impeccable, and the stories keep you wanting more. -- Library Journal
ASIN: B0013NAMLK
VSKU: DBV.B0013NAMLK.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:Paul Warriner|Rebecca Callard|Mark McGann|Tim Healy|Susan Hampshire|Maria Mescki|Naomi Radcliffe|Christine Mackie|Julia St. John|Michael Siberry|Julia Haworth|Ifan Meredith
Binding: Dvd
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