--- product_id: 59725900 title: "Downton Abbey - Series 1" price: "₨6796" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/59725900-downton-abbey-series-1 store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # Downton Abbey - Series 1 **Price:** ₨6796 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Downton Abbey - Series 1 - **How much does it cost?** ₨6796 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/59725900-downton-abbey-series-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sumptuous costume drama Downton Abbey , written and created by Academy Award™ winner Julian Fellowes ( Gosford Park, The Young Victoria ) boasts an all-star cast featuring Hugh Bonneville ( Lost in Austen ), Maggie Smith ( Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, Harry Potter ), Elizabeth McGovern ( Clash of the Titans ), Michelle Dockery ( Cranford ), Dan Stevens ( Sense & Sensibility ), Penelope Wilton ( Dr Who, Pride & Prejudice ), Jim Carter ( Cranford ), Phyllis Logan , Siobhan Finneran ( Benidorm ), Joanne Froggatt ( Robin Hood ), Rob James-Collier ( Coronation Street ) and Brendan Coyle ( Lark Rise to Candleford ). This prestigious ensemble brings the world of Downton to life with splendour and passion. Set in England in the years leading up to the First World War, Downton Abbey tells the story of a complicated community. The house has been home to the Crawley family for many generations, but it is also where their servants live, and plan, and dream, and they are as fiercely jealous of their rank as anyone. Some of them are loyal to the family and committed to Downton as a way of life, others are moving through, on the look out for betterment or love or just adventure. The difference is that they know so many of the secrets of the family, while the family know so few of theirs. But for all the passions that rage beneath the surface, this is a secure world, serene and ordered, and, at first glance, it seems it will last forever. Little do they know, family or staff, that the clouds of the conflict that will change everything are already gathering over their heads. Disc 1 Review: Classic British Period Drama - Downton Abbey Series I confirms that there is nothing that comes close to a British made Period drama, especially this one and 'Cranford'and 'Lard Rise to Candleford'. In fact, in spite of the fact that Downton Abbey took the Emmy Award for 2011, i personally thought that the latter two were the better films and this is due to the fact that the plot in Downton Abbey sometimes stretches the line of credibility. Having said the above, this sumptious costume drama set in England in the years leading up to the First World War about the complicated community of Downton Abbey makes rivetting television viewing. It is about the lives of the Crawley family that have owned Downton Abbey for generations and the lives of the servants of this prestigious family. I will not elaborate on the plot, other than to say the servants know the secrets of the family while the family know so few of theirs. The acting from the whole cast is impeccable and while Maggie Smith has been singled out, they all give magnificent performances. Needless to say the cinemtography is outstanding and the attention to detail brilliant. Just one small thing in the opening to the film, the camera follows telephone lines, multiple ones, that would not have been in place at that time(I'm being picky!!!). An excellent TV series worthy of place in your film collection. Review: Glorious period drama! - I hate ironing but I got through a backlog of ironing without noticing! This is a very entertaining and gripping story, wonderfully acted and the settings and sumptuous costumes are a pleasure to the eye. The only downside is the format of the video which presents each episode as a separate section and I would have thought that it would be an easy matter to stream all the episodes into one continuous viewing. At the end of each episode you have to select the next which can be a bit confusing. There are 3 discs. That aside it is a wonderful rainy winter's afternoon's entertainment not to be missed and I cannot wait for series 2 due out in September! You will relish the exchanges between Maggie Smith (who has always been a wonderful actress - I don't understand why she has not been made a Dame yes) and Elizabeth McGovern, full of propriety, pinched acidity but eventually tolerating each other in agreement. The entire cast provides superb acting and the narrative is rich in information, plots and subplots, understairs politics, greed and redemption. You can see the passing of a century and people's lives changing over time. What makes this better than Uptstairs Downstairs is the cast and the superb acting. Not to be missed. You will enjoy every minute of it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Dan Stevens, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Siobhan Finneran Contributor Dan Stevens, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Siobhan Finneran See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,322 Reviews | | Format | PAL, Subtitled | | Genre | Television|Drama | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Universal Pictures UK | | Number of discs | 3 | | Publication date | 8 Nov. 2010 | | Runtime | 8 hours | ## Images ![Downton Abbey - Series 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZeeUayn4L.jpg) ![Downton Abbey - Series 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WCRQ20uLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic British Period Drama *by B***N on 30 January 2012* Downton Abbey Series I confirms that there is nothing that comes close to a British made Period drama, especially this one and 'Cranford'and 'Lard Rise to Candleford'. In fact, in spite of the fact that Downton Abbey took the Emmy Award for 2011, i personally thought that the latter two were the better films and this is due to the fact that the plot in Downton Abbey sometimes stretches the line of credibility. Having said the above, this sumptious costume drama set in England in the years leading up to the First World War about the complicated community of Downton Abbey makes rivetting television viewing. It is about the lives of the Crawley family that have owned Downton Abbey for generations and the lives of the servants of this prestigious family. I will not elaborate on the plot, other than to say the servants know the secrets of the family while the family know so few of theirs. The acting from the whole cast is impeccable and while Maggie Smith has been singled out, they all give magnificent performances. Needless to say the cinemtography is outstanding and the attention to detail brilliant. Just one small thing in the opening to the film, the camera follows telephone lines, multiple ones, that would not have been in place at that time(I'm being picky!!!). An excellent TV series worthy of place in your film collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glorious period drama! *by M***T on 5 February 2011* I hate ironing but I got through a backlog of ironing without noticing! This is a very entertaining and gripping story, wonderfully acted and the settings and sumptuous costumes are a pleasure to the eye. The only downside is the format of the video which presents each episode as a separate section and I would have thought that it would be an easy matter to stream all the episodes into one continuous viewing. At the end of each episode you have to select the next which can be a bit confusing. There are 3 discs. That aside it is a wonderful rainy winter's afternoon's entertainment not to be missed and I cannot wait for series 2 due out in September! You will relish the exchanges between Maggie Smith (who has always been a wonderful actress - I don't understand why she has not been made a Dame yes) and Elizabeth McGovern, full of propriety, pinched acidity but eventually tolerating each other in agreement. The entire cast provides superb acting and the narrative is rich in information, plots and subplots, understairs politics, greed and redemption. You can see the passing of a century and people's lives changing over time. What makes this better than Uptstairs Downstairs is the cast and the superb acting. Not to be missed. You will enjoy every minute of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Thing I've Seen For A Long Time! *by L***A on 4 January 2011* I've always been a fan of period dramas, so I certainly wasn't expecting to dislike this. However, I certainly wasn't expecting it to be this good either! Right from the first episode I was hooked! The writing and acting are so spot on that you immediately feel like you've known these characters all your life! You really root for the good guys, hate the bad guys and care about what happens to everyone. They certainly find their way to your hearts - all 15+ of them! There's lots of little stories going on, as well as the few big ones like the entail, so there's certainly a lot happening - both above and below stairs. The way they weave in the ideas of what is to come is great - you really get a sense that the clouds are gathering overhead. There are some nice love stories, some excellent comedy moments and plenty of "fish out of water" scenes when the Crawley's first arrive. There's so many scenes that you just want to watch again and again - and every time you do you learn something new or get a deeper understanding of what's happening. It's beautifully shot too - the scenery, setting and costumes are gorgeous to look at and helps draw you into the world that is Downton Abbey. There's so many nice touches everywhere that the world really does feel so very real. In summary, whether you like period dramas or not, I highly recommend checking this out - there's a very good reason it's become a smash hit. A word of warning though, once you start watching, it's hard to stop! 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