The Village: Seasons One & Two

Chronicling the life and times of working-class characters living in a village located in the English county of Derbyshire, this sophisticated British drama witnesses the epic span of 20th-century history through the eyes of Bert Middleton (played at different ages by Bill Jones, Alfie Stewart, and David Ryall), who grows up on a farm run by his mother (Maxine Peake) and alcoholic father (John Simm). With Nico Mirallegro, Juliet Stevenson, Charlie Murphy. 12 episodes on 3 discs. 12 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH).