England's first rurally based soap opera, Emmerdale Farm quickly became one of the nation's best-loved programmes. Moving from its original mid-week afternoon slot to the heart of peak-time scheduling and becoming one of the longest-running dramas on British television, the series continues to scoop multiple awards and nominations. This set revisits Beckindale's early days, with 32 consecutive episodes originally screened in 1973. Storylines include Joe and Carol's romance; the recently bereaved Matt Skilbeck's ongoing struggle to bring up the twins; the arrival of George Verney's young nephew, Mark, and subsequent conflict with Mark's father; the combined efforts of Jack, the Rev. Ruskin and Dr Scott to help recalcitrant widower Charlie Nelson; and local victory in the annual Beckindale vs. Robblesfield cricket match.
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of England's first rural-based soap opera and one of the nation's most popular programmes this DVD is proud to present the story of how it all began with the first 26 episodes of Emmerdale Farm in one set. What originally began as a mid-week afternoon television show became so popular that it was rescheduled for the peak-time mid-evening slot that it has enjoyed ever since. It's a sad morning in Beckindale as the Sugden and Skilbeck families gather to attend the funeral of Jacob Sugden owner of Emmerdale Farm. Jack Sugden who returns home after eight years watches the funeral cortege pass from the window of The Woolpack. It's not long before the prodigal son starts to make waves in the parish of Beckindale...
England's first rurally based soap opera Emmerdale Farm quickly became one of the nation's best-loved programmes. Moving from its original mid-week afternoon slot to the heart of peak-time scheduling and becoming one of the longest-running dramas on British television the series continues to scoop multiple awards and nominations. Revisit Beckindale's early days with 32 classic episodes originally screened in 1973. This third volume presents a host of memorable characters and storylines: Henry Wilks plan to modernise and intensify farm operations and the resulting conflict with Matt Skilbeck and Jack Sugden; Peggy Skilbeck's tragic death; the arrival of doctor Clare Scott; and the ongoing tribulations of the teenage Joe Sugden. At the Woolpack meanwhile Amos is desperately seeking staff and the return of barmaid Alison causes more than a little friction...
Britain's longest-running, rurally-based soap opera, Emmerdale Farm quickly became one of the nation's best-loved programmes. Moving from its original mid-week afternoon slot to the heart of peak-time scheduling and becoming one of the longest-running dramas on British television, this classic series continues to scoop multiple awards and nominations. This set revisits more of Beckindale's early days, with 32 consecutive episodes originally screened between December 1973 and March 1974. Joe Sugden finds he's not the only one interested in the old mill, George Verney comes to a decision about his marriage, Janie Blakey is astonished when her sister Ruth returns to Beckindale with neither her husband nor her children, and Emmerdale Farm's mystery camper reveals his identity...
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of England's first rural based soap opera and one of the nation's most popular programmes this DVD presents the best of both Emmerdale Farm and Emmerdale. Emmerdale Farm: It's the story of how it all began with the first 26 episodes of Emmerdale Farm on four discs. What originally began as a mid-week afternoon television show became so popular that it was rescheduled for the peak-time mid-evening slot that it has enjoyed ever since. It's a sad morning in Beckindale as the Sugden and Skilbeck families gather to attend the funeral of Jacob Sugden owner of Emmerdale Farm. Jack Sugden who returns home after eight years watches the funeral cortege pass from the window of The Woolpack. It's not long before the prodigal son starts to make waves in the parish of Beckindale... Emmerdale: Two discs packed full of some of the strongest and most memorable storylines from the last twenty years. As well as the series-defining moment of the plane crash you can thrill again to such storylines as Kim Tate leaving Emmerdale Louise killing Ray The Storm and the hostage situation at Home Farm which costs Shirley Turner her life. A regular recipient of awards Emmerdale's BAFTA nomination for Best Continuing Drama in 2007 ably demonstrates that it shows no sign of stopping yet. Here's to another 35 years!
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