The Paradise. Season 1. [videorecording (DVD)] / a BBC/Masterpiece co-production ; written and created by Bill Gallagher ; produced by Simon Lewis.
Set amidst the Victorian splendor of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues, and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents, she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things.
Record details
- Physical Description: 3 videodiscs (471 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: London, UK : BBC ; p2013, c2012.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from container. Originally broadcast as a television series in 2012. Special features: Behind the doors of Paradise, which includes a tour of the Paradise set ; cast interviews and a visit to the show's costume department. The series is an adaptation of Émile Zola's novel Au Bonheur des Dames, and relocates the story to North East England. |
Restrictions on Access Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
Participant or Performer Note: | Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight. |
Target Audience Note: | PARENTAL GUIDANCE - MATURE THEME MANITOBA FILM CLASSIFICATION BOARD |
System Details Note: | DVD ; anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
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Subject: | Department stores > Great Britain > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Drama. DVD Video discs |
Genre: | Television series. Television programs. Romance television programs. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Nazko Branch | PAR (Text) | 33923006413920 | Digital Video Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
Williams Lake Branch | PAR (Text) | 33923005314616 | Digital Video Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
Set amidst the Victorian splendor of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues, and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents, she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things.