Lilies

I found this mini series by accident and what a delight. From beginning to end I felt transported back in time. Throughout the series you get a slice perhaps, of a less sugar coated time of transition after the First World War. This story unfolds through the eyes of three close , but very different sisters and the surrounding family and friends. A sure bet .

This series is brilliantly written and beautifully realized. Like Heidi Thomas' more recent effort CALL THE MIDWIFE, it seems coy, but tackles difficult topics head-on and without blinking.

This was such a massive hit in the UK that a fervent campaign for more seasons resulted in nearly a year of developmental meetings and script experiments. In the end, it was decided not to tamper with it, it's that perfect.

I was totally drawn in from the first episode. The spirited Moss family, so much like my own family was that believable. It was written from the reminisces of a grandmother of her family and that is probably why it rang so true. This is one of those shows that so deserved a much longer run that it is a travesty that it was not given one. What WAS made is a gem to be savored for eight episodes.

I came across this at the small local library near where I live and it had such a high imdb rating that I had to check it out---and I'm glad I did.

Connected stories of a families troubles in England, 1920. It was so well written that you find yourself rooting for the different characters, and their setbacks tug at your emotions. Looking at the film extra's section after I viewed it, I was surprised to see how they made the set because it all seemed so realistic. I never was one for ladies hat's, but whomever picked out the hats for the ladies in this picked out some very flattering ones, and it makes one wonder what happened to hats as a ladies fashion accessory.

The only thing unrealistic about this show is that these people are all supposed to be related but they look so very different from each other.

Unlike a previous reviewer it took me about 20 minutes to get into episode 1, but I am glad that I persisted. For a start I loved the music which was quite jolly and infectious. I was a little unsure about father who seemed too young for the part, but his acting was so good that I soon got over that. All of the characters whether members of the family or not, were well cast. The many inter connected stories were well written, with very good direction. Much effort was given to the authenticity of the sets, and was very successful. Drama, romance (which I don't..normally go for) and comedy. A perfect series! Congratulations to all involved. I can't see how a second series could have repeated the success of the first.