Acorn Media (Firm)
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2 videodiscs (approximately 307 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Acclaimed mystery novelist Agatha Christie has written some of the world's most loved crime stories, including the tales of Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and more. These collector's items will introduce new viewers to the Agatha Christie mysteries by featuring some of the best television adaptations.
A man is accused in the murder of a wealthy woman who made him her heir and claims that his wife can prove his innocence, but his wife, as it turns...
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3 videodiscs (622 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From the creators of Upstairs, Downstairs comes an addictive drama series set in the lively opulence of high-society London during the Roaring Twenties. Evangeline and Beatrice Eliott, sisters born into wealth and privilege, are left destitute when their spendthrift father dies suddenly. They have no education or training, just a passion for fashion design. Title has been Repackaged.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This is the gripping third series that airs on PBS. Michael Kitchen plays a veteran detective whose job on the home front in southern England is complicated by WWII raging over Europe. DVD includes behind the scenes documentary and cast reflections.
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2 videodiscs (409 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Timely and entertaining, this 'feel-good' (New York Times) British drama from the writers of Shameless follows the raucous happenings at a racially integrated school. In Series 3, headmistress Mandy (Jo Joyner, EastEnders) deals with a hotheaded new teacher (Robert James-Collier, Downton Abbey), while star student Nasreen (Amy-Leigh Hickman) applies to Oxford.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Muscles tighten in your 50s, inhibiting the full range of motion and making a regular flexibility program more important than ever to improve posture, prevent injury and relieve stress. A complete flexibility workout -- exercise tips for acheiving maximum results; 40-minute core routine; introductory Pilates and yoga workouts; Q & A session.
Physical Desc
10 videodiscs (1620 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A maid becomes a well-known chef and owner of a respected London hotel and attracts powerful men along the way, including the Prince of Wales, during Edwardian England. Bonus features include cast filmographies, period background, and more.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (192 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Fresh off his success catching a headline grabbing killer, DCI Colin Sutton is on the brink of retirement when he's asked to review the long running inquiry into another infamous predator. Known as "The Night Stalker" to the press and "Minstead Man" to the police, this serial rapist has stalked the elderly of Southeast London for nearly two decades.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (367 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In a seemingly quiet country town in New Zealand, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd finds that murder can happen anywhere. Working alongside Detective Constable Kristin Sims, Shepherd solves grisly murders in this gripping and well-written series.
13) The nest
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (285 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A suspenseful Scottish drama about a wealthy couple who would do anything to have a baby. After a chance encounter, they recruit a down-on-her-luck eighteen-year-old to be a surrogate, but secrets emerge about the girl's past that could make them regret their deal.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (365 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two flawed families, each scarred by catastrophe, find a home for their hearts in an acclaimed Australian miniseries. Adapted by Tim Winton from his award-winning novel, set around Perth from 1943-63, it's gripping, poignant, and gorgeous. The Lambs are hardworking and God-fearing, the Pickles are luckless and derelict, yet they find common ground beneath the same roof. Exquisitely filmed with an outstanding ensemble cast led by Kerry Fox.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (390 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The delightful Ashley Jensen (Catastrophe) stars as unlikely private detective Agatha Raisin, who uncovers killers in the Cotswolds in this British-village mystery. In Series Three, Agatha opens a PI agency to uncover the killers lurking in her sleepy Cotswold village, with help from her friend Roy and paramour James.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (286 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ashley Jensen stars in these three feature-length mysteries based on M.C. Beaton's bestselling novels. Formerly a high-flying PR executive in London, Agatha Raisin has now settled into small-town life in the Cotswolds, but her early retirement is far from quiet. Along with her friends Roy and Gemma, Agatha solves the village's bizarre murders with panache, but her love life may be a puzzle beyond even her skills to decipher.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (65 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As metobolism begins to slow in our 50's, regular aerobic exercise helps combat weight creep, increase energy and relieve stress. It's not just about looking good anymore. It's about feeling good and having fun! A complete aerobic workout that includes insights into the importance of aerobic training in your 50's; exercise tips for acheiving maximum results; 30-minute core routine; 10-minutes of advanced exercises; Q & A session.
20) Monarchy
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (approximately 776 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (13 pages)
Language
English
Description
David Starkey examines the story of the English crown from the fall of Rome to the 1660s. Starkey covers nearly 250 years, from Charles II to Victoria. Replete with infidelities, betrayals, and rivalries, English history emerges as a compelling family saga.