A Masterpiece Theatre favorite debuts on DVD
THE DUCHESS OF DUKE STREET, SERIES 1
From servant girl to Edwardian society's premier hostess
Acorn Media announces the Oct. 11, 2005, DVD release of The Duchess of Duke Street, Series 1. Born into the servant class, Louisa Leyton makes good on her vow to become the finest cook in turn-of-the-century London. She rises from the scullery to become chef de cuisine to the rich and famous as well as manager of the most elegant-and discreet-hotel in town without ever losing her Cockney accent or attitude. Along the way, her beauty and high spirits capture the attention of powerful men who instruct her in the complicated social code of the times. Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and owner of the venerable Cavendish Hotel, this acclaimed BBC series depicts the elegant food and fashions of the Edwardian era in entertaining stories full of romance and intrigue. 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, Dynasty) as Charlie, the dashing love of her life. The Duchess of Duke Street, Series 1, has a total running time of 781 minutes. The 5-volume DVD boxed set sells for $79.99. Pre-book is September 13.
DVD special features include a biography of Rosa Lewis, Edwardian period background, photo gallery, and filmographies. Acorn Media plans to release Series 2 of The Duchess of Duke Street in fall 2006.
The Duchess of Duke Street, Series 1 is available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn at 1-888-870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.
Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media is one of North America's most active providers of British television on home video.
DVD 5-Vol. Boxed Set
Catalog #AMP-7680
ISBN: 1-56938-768-0
UPC: 0-54961-7680-9-7
SRP: $79.99
Running Time: 781 minutes