Acorn Media (Firm)
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (624 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Cutting-edge Victorian science meets cunningly plotted mystery in this award-winning Canadian TV drama. William Murdoch is a detective in Toronto in 1895, using new forensic techniques like fingerprinting and psychological profiling. He crosses paths with famous figures including Arthur Conan Doyle, and H. G. Wells.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
7 DVDs (1,110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Glorious gardens and classic whodunits combine in a hit British series seen on public television. Rosemary Boxer is a former professor. Laura Thyme is a former policewoman. They share a passion for horticulture and a talent for sleuthing. Filmed on location in English and European countryside settings, the collection includes all 3 series. Bonus features include: Interview with Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris, production notes, location notes, photo...
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (671 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Heaven help the murderer who crosses paths with G.K. Chesterton's cassocked crime-solver, Father Brown. Despite his absentminded air, the kindly priest always manages to confound criminals with his inescapable logic and keen understanding of the human condition. Often joined by his friend, thief turned private investigator Hercule Flambeau, Father Brown unravels devious schemes in 1920s England.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hosted and based on the book by Dr. Helen Castor, and filmed on location in England and France, this BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (approximately 630 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From the mind of mystery maven Agatha Christie comes what is considered to be the original crime-solving couple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Redefining the conventions of the mystery genre, providing a prototype for many male/female detective teams that followed.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (approximately 294 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Disc 1, Episode one. Something to treasure: Hetty and Geoffrey head to Cumbria, where a miner's widow enlists them in the search for a missing book penned by her late husband. The widow claims the book was stolen. But is she really after the book--or its map to a cache of precious minerals hidden somewhere inside the mine? -- Episode 2. Family values: When a wealthy client asks Hetty to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of...
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 66 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Discover the history of Greenway House, Christie's magical manor in Devon where she escaped from the literary circus and spent time with her family. An exclusive interview with Christie's only grandson Matthew, and also interviews with Janet Morgan, Agatha's biographer, and the Agatha Christie expert and crime writer Baroness P.D. James, provide rare insights into the life of Agatha Christie.
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (approximately 9 hours) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and eccentric characters that are no match for DCI John Barnaby and his assistant, DS Charlie Nelson. When the corpse of an elderly man disappears from his deathbed, Barnaby and Nelson find themselves on the hunt for a serial body-snatcher.
Publisher
Athena
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (approximately 239 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Today Impressionist art is found on T-shirts and mugs, but it wasn't always popular. London Sunday Times art critic Waldemar Januszczak hosts a lively guide to these revolutionary and influential artists, visiting their studios and the rustic vistas that inspired them. It's a super introduction to Monet, Manet, Degas, Seurat, Cezanne, Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassat, Van Gogh, and other greats.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2009?]
Edition
Fullscreen edition.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (488 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. in container.
Language
English
Description
"After 25 years in the force, Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe has lost his appetite for the job. He plans to take early retirement and open his dream restaurant, Pie in the Sky. But his accountant wife, Margaret, doesn't think the numbers add up. And his boss, ACC Fisher needs him around to handle those delicate cases at which he excels. Although craving retirement, Crabbe discovers that crime solving can be just as hard to resist as his signature...
Publisher
Athena
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 192 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leaflet
Language
English
Description
Artist and broadcaster Matthew Collings travels from London to Beijing in a sweeping exploration of the common threads of inspiration and influence that link diverse art movements over centuries and continents. The four-part series is a contemporary update of the BBC's landmark 1969 series Civilization, with an expanded focus on non-Western art.
Publisher
Acorn Media Group
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tai Chi offers a wealth of health benefits. The low-impact, flowing movements sharpen the mind and strengthen the body, reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Regular practice can help lower blood pressure and more.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 148 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"On a summer afternoon in 1854, rag and bone lady Aggie Winkowski rescues 10-year old Millie Forester from the streets as the pretty child's unfortunate mother is hauled off to jail. Aggie fully expects to be rid of her amusing but talkative little charge by morning. But the child's tragic circumstances and vulnerability soften the old woman's heart, and the two develop a relationship that changes Aggie's life and shapes Millie's destiny"--Container....
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
10 DVDs (1,620 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A maid becomes a well-known chef and owner of a respected London hotel and attracts powerful men along the way, including the Prince of Wales, during Edwardian England. Bonus features include cast filmographies, period background, and more.
Publisher
Acorn Media Enterprises
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 179 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Andy and Lance continue to pursue their shared hobby of metal detecting searching the Essex countryside for treasure while navigating the challenges of their personal lives.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (412 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Agatha Christie's beloved Belgian detective returns in these four feature-length mysteries from the hit series. Set amid the unparalleled elegance of the Art Deco era, these beautifully remastered adaptations star David Suchet as the peerless Hercule Poirot. With a little help from his friends, Captain Hastings, Chief Inspector Japp, and Miss Lemon, Poirot unravels the most tangled cases with flair and finesse.