In terms of accuracy to the original plot of the novel, this version is much better than the recent film. Events are trucated too, but there are few if any continuity errors and all loose ends are tied up.
However, this version is quite low budget - resulting in sets and props that look quite rural and too plain for wealthy homes of the period, as Tudor nobility were rather into showing off their wealth. So the two have their different strengths and weaknesses. If you want a version that sticks more to the novel, this one is for you. If however you want a sense of the wealth and glamour of the royal court, the 2008 version is better.
Same story but a different approach from the 2007 version. While the latter is visually appealing, the former's dialogue is superior, which goes a long way to explaining the motives and actions of the principals better.
A BBC production with the quality that it is always expected.
Far more historically accurate that the HOLLYWOOD recent Movie. With no greatest pretentions, reaching to catch the attention at the first scene. BOTH ACTRESSES PORTRAYING THE BOLEYN SISTERS ARE FANTASTIC.
Chapeau!!!! British productions got a quality that Hollywood is missing.
Excellent production. I actually cared about the characters, far superior to the new film version, simply because it is closer to the book and didn't get bogged down with Hollywood expectations.
This was shown on TV and was throughly enjoyable to watch. Filmed in a dairy/documentary style from Marys view, was interesting to watch, this faithful adaptation from the book. Natascha McElhone as Mary and Jodhi May as Anne gave strong performances.
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