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Set in the 17th century against the turbulent backdrop of England's lawless West Country, Lorna Doone is an action-packed tale of romance, revenge, and clan warfare based on R.D. Blackmore's sweeping novel of love and crime. One of fiction's most respected works, now turned into a fantastic A&E/BBC co-production, the story follows three young people caught in an emotional triangle -- Carver Doone (Queer as Folk's Aidan Gillen), the murderous member of a family of aristocratic outlaws; John Ridd (Topsy-Turvy's Richard Coyle), a young farmer dedicated to avenging his father's death; and Lorna Doone (Amelia Warner of Quills), the dark-eyed beauty for whom both men would willingly die. At once independent and vulnerable, Lorna is the Doone "princess," condemned by the family to marry Carver. But Lorna may not be quite what she seems. Director Mike Barker (Best Laid Plans) adds a light but memorable touch to the lavish costume drama. Chas Turner

All Movie Guide

Filmed in London and Wales, this two-part adaptation of the oft-dramatized R.D. Blackmore novel Lorna Doone was praised for its realism, though one or two nitpickers pointed out that the costumes were not all "in period" for 17th century Scotland. This time around, Amelia Warner starred as the titular Lorna, whose romance with young John Ridd (Richard Coyle) was imperiled by the bloody, long-standing feud between the Doones and the Ridds. The show was stolen by Martin Clunes in the flashy role of the redoubtable Jeremy Stickles. Lorna Doone aired over BBC1 on December 24 and 26, 2000. Hal Erickson

Product Details

• UPC: 733961702248
• Source: A&E HOME VIDEO
• Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
• Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Language: English
• Time: 2:30:00
• Sales Rank: 26,403

This DVD is also available as part of a box set:

• A&E Literary Classics: Romance Collection

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