One of the most widely acclaimed drama series ever produced, these
adaptations of short stories by A.E. Coppard and H.E. Bates present provocative
and heartwarming tales set against the vast English countryside during the
post-World War I period. Filled with acute and realistic observations of nature
and character, Country Matters reveals the timeless and constant qualities of
the British landscape and its inhabitants.
On
April 1st, Koch is bringing you a 2-DVD release of
Country Matters, the classic 1972 U.K. mini-series which was a BAFTA award winner for Best Drama Series, and stars Peter Firth (
The Hunt for Red October, Pearl Harbor, MI-5), Ian McKellen (the
Lord of the Rings films, the
X-Men films), Pauline Collins (
Shirley Valentine, Bleak House) and Prunella Scales (
Fawlty Towers, Howard's End). This production was seen in the USA as part of
Masterpiece Theater.
Included in the 416 minute running time are the stories Craven Arms, The Mill, The Sullen Sisters, The Watercress Girl, The Little Farm, The Black Dog, The Higgler and The Ring of Truth. Video is full frame, and audio is Dolby Digital. The cost is $34.98 SRP. Here is the package art picture that Koch sent over:
