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The Camomile Lawn

  • TV Series
  • 19921992
  • 4h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
862
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Jennifer Ehle and Tara Fitzgerald in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
The Camomile Lawn: Episode 4
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In 1939, young Oliver, Calypso, Polly and Walter visit friends and family in Cornwall. Spanish Civil War is over and WW2 has begun, so they enjoy their love life while they can. Decades late... Read allIn 1939, young Oliver, Calypso, Polly and Walter visit friends and family in Cornwall. Spanish Civil War is over and WW2 has begun, so they enjoy their love life while they can. Decades later, they gather again, this time for a funeral.In 1939, young Oliver, Calypso, Polly and Walter visit friends and family in Cornwall. Spanish Civil War is over and WW2 has begun, so they enjoy their love life while they can. Decades later, they gather again, this time for a funeral.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
862
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  • Stars
    • Felicity Kendal
    • Claire Bloom
    • Jennifer Ehle
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  • Stars
    • Felicity Kendal
    • Claire Bloom
    • Jennifer Ehle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Episodes5

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    1 Season
    1992

    Videos8

    The Camomile Lawn: Vol. 2
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    The Camomile Lawn: Vol. 2
    The Camomile Lawn: Vol. 1
    Clip 0:46
    The Camomile Lawn: Vol. 1
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 4
    Trailer 1:50
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 4
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 2
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    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 2
    The Camomile Lawn
    Trailer 0:46
    The Camomile Lawn
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 3
    Trailer 1:58
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 3
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 5
    Trailer 1:38
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 5
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 1
    Trailer 1:55
    The Camomile Lawn: Episode 1

    Photos9

    Jennifer Ehle, James Gaddas, and Maria Miles in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle and Nicholas Le Prevost in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jeremy Brook and Joss Brook in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle, Tara Fitzgerald, Toby Stephens, Jeremy Brook, and Joss Brook in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle and Tara Fitzgerald in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle, Tara Fitzgerald, Toby Stephens, Jeremy Brook, and Joss Brook in The Camomile Lawn (1992)
    Jennifer Ehle and Tara Fitzgerald in The Camomile Lawn (1992)

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    Felicity Kendal
    Felicity Kendal
    • Helenaas Helena
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Claire Bloom
    Claire Bloom
    • Sophy (older)as Sophy (older)
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Calypsoas Calypso
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • Oliver (older)as Oliver (older)
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Sophyas Sophy
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Nicholas Le Prevost
    Nicholas Le Prevost
    • Hamishas Hamish…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Paul Eddington
    Paul Eddington
    • Richardas Richard
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Oliver Cotton
    Oliver Cotton
    • Maxas Max
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Virginia McKenna
    Virginia McKenna
    • Polly (older)as Polly (older)
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Trudy Weiss
    Trudy Weiss
    • Monikaas Monika
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Vivienne Ritchie
    • Irisas Iris
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    John Elmes
    • Jamesas James
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    James Gaddas
    James Gaddas
    • Tonyas Tony
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992
    Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald
    • Pollyas Polly
    4 episodes4 eps • 1992
    Toby Stephens
    Toby Stephens
    • Oliveras Oliver
    4 episodes4 eps • 1992
    Polly Adams
    Polly Adams
    • Sarahas Sarah
    4 episodes4 eps • 1992
    Rosemary Harris
    Rosemary Harris
    • Calypso (older)as Calypso (older)
    3 episodes3 eps • 1992
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Paulias Pauli
    3 episodes3 eps • 1992
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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Ehle plays the young Calypso, while her mother Rosemary Harris plays the older Calypso.
    • Connections
      Featured in Comedy Connections: The Good Life (2003)

    User reviews17

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    The Second World War changes Middle Class behaviour and mores.
    This is an exceptional adaptation of a very good novel. Virtually nothing is changed from the original and the story is beautifully told. Whilst it is not really necessary to place this very accessible saga in the context of more acknowledged works of art about the effects of the War on society (e.g. 'Brideshead Revisited') it does stand up well even in such illustrious company.

    In just a few years attitudes, morals, priorities and sensitivities change beyond recognition for this appealing family group. A rather self-satisfied and indulgent family is first rocked by the effects of the Spanish Civil War (on Oliver). Then in rapid succession, as the effects of the Second World War take their grip, we get a believable series of events which make a modern morality tale.

    There is adultery; pedophilia; under age sex; bereavement; racial prejudice; a 'marriage' with two fathers and one mother; homosexuality; a manslaughter; a 'flasher'; sentimentality; casual sex; women's liberation; alcoholism; rape… Put like this, of course, its sounds improbable and sensational but in fact it is wholly believable.

    The women are the stronger characters and it is they who get their act together best to survive the war. Tara Fitzgerald's Polly is the classic example – a brilliant, pragmatic, practical and fabulously desirable woman who decides for herself what is right and brokes no argument. Her secret war work is clearly significant – but she is equally adept at managing her unconventional private life - where she begins a relationship (which endures) with both of a set of twins each of whom fathers one of her children. Jennifer Eale's 'Calypso' is no less determined – although her ambition (to marry a rich man) is selfish and she remains self-centered throughout. But there is honesty in her chosen lifestyle which is no less appealing than that of Polly. The young Sophy (Rebecca Hall) is again a strongly painted character who grows up rather too quickly as a result of the war. In the book this leads to a deflowering by the old goat Max Erstweiler when she is around 14 – although the constraint of the TV adaptation do not (quite) allow this to be seen. Helena (Felicity Kendal), wife of the dull and pompous Richard, also breaks free in war conditions and Max shows her that life need not end at 40 – with satisfying results for them both.

    Although the men in the story are rather weaker than the women there are some touching vignettes and good performances from Paul Eddington (as Richard) and others. I can unhesitating recommend the DVD to anyone interested in the social changes of the Second World War in England.
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    • Nov 9, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mary Wesley's the Camomile Lawn
    • Filming locations
      • Broom Parc House, Veryan, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Zed
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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      4 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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