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Oh, those Brits. (TV).(The Forsyte Saga)

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From: Video Business
Date: 20021014
Author:Clark, Samantha

BBC Video is releasing its celebrated 1967 TV event The Forsyte Saga, based on the novels by John Galsworthy, on Jan 14 on VHS (prebook Dec. 10; 13 cassettes of two sets $99.98 each) and on Feb. 25 on DVD (prebook Jan. 28; seven discs $149.98). Not to be confused with the version that aired on PBS, BBC's Saga was seen by millions around the world on 26 consecutive Sundays. The Victorian epic chronicles the trials and tribulations of a wealthy British family. The DVD set will also offer a behind-the-scenes program with cast interviews conducted during the taping of the last ...

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