Overview
Teacups rattle as Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Emmeline "Lucia" Lucas vie for dominance of the small English town of Tilling-on-Sea. Based on the beloved books by E.F. Benson, first seen on PBS in the mid-1980s and a cult favorite ever since, this delicious social satire features country scenery, local color, and a stellar cast including Geraldine McEwan (
Agatha Christie's Marple), Prunella Scales (
Fawlty Towers), and Nigel Hawthorne (
The Madness of King George). 10 episodes, 8¼ hrs, 4 DVDs.
- E.F. Benson biography and booklist
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 502 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of Discs: 10
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: NR
Press
"Splendidly attractive" --The New York Times
"Deliciously mannered satire"--Newsweek
"Addictive" --Newsweek
Awards
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (1986)
- E.F. Benson biography and booklist
