Product Description

Impassioned tales of love, loss, and redemption, set in the windswept hills, gritty alleyways, and sumptuous estates of 19th- and early 20th-century England. Stars include James Fox, Tracy Whitwell, Ray Stevenson, Robson Green, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Bernard Hill, Nigel Havers, Brendan Coyle, Emily Mortimer, Ciaran Hinds, Amanda Root, Kate Buffery, and Daniel Massey.

The Dwelling Place
Orphaned by the cholera epidemic of 1832, young Cissie Brodie discovers both comfort and cruelty among the villagers of Northumberland. Approx. 152 min.

The Gambling Man
With ambitions far beyond backstreet card tables, Rory Connor learns that bigger games require higher risks--even losing his heart. Approx. 153 min.

The Glass Virgin
Raised by a dissolute father and distant mother, Annabella finds herself cast out at age 17, with a loyal childhood friend as her sole protector. Approx. 150 min.

The Man Who Cried
Escaping from a violent, conniving wife and a personal tragedy, a man and his son seek their fortune on the roads of Depression-era England. Approx. 151 min.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24175 in DVD
• Brand: Acorn
• Released on: 2006-10-03
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 4
• Running time: 606 minutes

Customer Reviews

Set 2 is a great set with great films
I've seen all the movies in this set except for the man who cried, I haven't gotten to watch that one yet. I started watching Catherine Cookson films as a teenager because my grandma watched them all the time. I fell in love with them. As depressing as her films can be (it seems there is always a tragedy in her films) the ending is always good. In this set the Gambling Man is my favorite, I suggest you watch it first. I also own set 1. Set 1 has The Wingless Bird, The Fifteen Streets, The Moth, and the Rag Nymph. Also a wonderful set to add to your collection. I bought The Girl separately. There are two more movies that I bought that are sold as a set and they are The Black Velvet Gown and The Black Candle. Both of those movies are wonderful, especially the Black Velvet Gown. It is a wonderful love story.These films are great on DVD, the picture is nice and clear and the sound is really good. A good buy!

Best Historical Movies I have Seen
If you love historical romance and accurate history you can't go wrong with this set. Nobody does history like BBC and they stick close to Ms. Cookson's story line too.

The Catherine Cookson Collection - set 2
all very enjoyable - purchased set 2 because we enjoyed set 1 so much! is there a set 3? we recommended these videos to our extended family as wholesome and entertaining.