Acorn Media has announced that all 27 hours of the classic series will come to a 10-disc set on
August 26th with
The Duchess of Duke Street - The Complete Collection. The show, seen in the USA on
Masterpiece Theater, will come to DVD with extras such as a biography of Rosa Lewis, a look at Edwardian period background, a photo gallery, and cast filmographies. Cost is $99.99, but you can
pre-order it from Amazon for just $69.99, after discount. Here is the studio description of this release, followed by package art:
An inspiring story of triumph and loss, love and laughter.
Born into the servant class, Louisa Leyton rises from the scullery to become the best chef in Edwardian London and manager of the most elegant - and discreet - hotel in town. She learns the rules of high society from powerful men captivated by her beauty, but she never sheds her Cockney accent or attitude. Even in the throes of World War I, Louisa proves she can take whatever life dishes out and remain in a class all her own.
Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and owner of London's venerable Cavendish Hotel, this acclaimed BBC series dramatizes the life of an indomitable woman in stories full of humor and heart. Created by John Hawkesworth (Upstairs, Downstairs) and starring Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones's Diary, Sense and Sensibility) as Louisa and Christopher Cazenove (A Knight's Tale, TV's Dynasty) as Charlie, the dashing love of her life.
