Lilies : Complete BBC Series 1 [2007]

Amazon.co.uk Review

Set in the aftermath of the first World War, Lillies is a quality period drama that centres on the activities of the Moss family. It's also, seemingly, a show that's been brought to an end after just one compelling series.

Living in 1920s Liverpool, the Moss family consists of three girls--Iris, May and Ruby--and one boy, Billy. Trying to keep them in order is their father, following the death of their mother. The three girls, at the behest of their mother, are Catholics, and it's they that Lillies concentrates the best of its time upon.

At times not an easy watch courtesy of a fairly uncompromising approach, Lillies is nonetheless a superior piece of drama, and one that's brought together in this welcome and thoughtful three-DVD collection. Across the episodes of the series, the strength of family bond comes across as paramount, but there are still some bitter lows that the Moss' have to tackle. And thanks to a talented cast, it's rewarding to follow their antics and adventures.

It'd be a pity if, as it seems, the BBC don't commission another series of Lillies, because there really is a lot to enjoy on the evidence of this debut season alone. If this, though, is to be it, then at least fans of the show, and those who missed it first time around, get a strong DVD set to enjoy. A consolation, certainly, but a good consolation nonetheless. --Jon Foster

Customer Reviews:

If You Missed This Buy It.......2008-01-25

Best Drama from the BEEB last year and could not wait to own my own copy and watch it all again just loved it pray they'll make another series, if you enjoyed The House Of Elliot then this is along the same lines,the actor's and actresses are brilliant and fit there part's so well (it's as if your there with them) and capture the time in history so well very enjoyable,never realised half of what people had to go through back then.
Amazon were true to there word and my DVD's were delivered when they said they would when they arrived I couldn't wait to watch them just BRILLIANT viewing worth every penny.

This is a totally great series.......2007-08-24

I didn't think I would like this series, the only reasin I watched it was because I was grounded and had nothing better to do. So I was totally suprised when I fell totally in love with the moss sisters and was so entranced by the series that I stayed in on friday nights to watch it even when I was ungrounded. I brought this DVD and watched again, and I loved it just as much second time round.

TV Series nearly ruins holiday.......2007-08-21

Lilies was aired by the BBC on a Friday night, which happens to be a night I spend on the computer and, anyway, Lilies surely wasn't quite my genre even though I do watch most drama. Having missed the TV showing and after much searching for a muse to take on holiday for late night viewing while my wife slumbered (tendancies to insomnia no - just a sleepy wife), I settled rather reluctantly on this series after reading the reviews. We went on a cruise to Grecian isles and I need say no more than my wife almost kicked me overboard because my nose spent too much time in my portable DVD player watching this damn series. Simply it is the best non Andrew Davies drama the BEEB has produced since Poldark in 1976. The story is simple but gripping in its characterisation with one never knowing quite which way each character will develop. The cancellation of series 2 probably for budget reasons is a travesty. DO NOT MISS THIS !

Why no second series BBC?.......2007-05-10

I loved this series when I saw it first on TV. It is so well-written and acted, such a refreshing change to the usual dross. Both funny and moving, this was such a treat, and I cannot understand why the BBC has decided not to commission a second series. Shame on you. I wish I could give it more stars.

Lilies DVD.......2007-04-19

This is money well spent ! I watched the whole series on TV but I love the additions on the DVD. Superb acting, historically accurate and beautifully scripted. Once you've met the Moss family you'll never forget them !

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