Julia St. John Movies
Director Jean-Marc Vallée takes the helm for this look at the turbulent early years of Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt), who was crowned at the age of 18, and whose ill-fated marriage to Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) would later prompt her into a life of mournful seclusion. Graham King and Martin Scorsese produce a film penned by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, (more)
The sad end of one of the great real-life love stories of the 20th century is recounted in this made-for-TV drama. When Prince Charles (Christopher Bowen) wed Lady Diana Spencer (Julie Cox), their romance was seen by many as the stuff of fairy tales. However, as time wore on, the prince and his princess began to drift apart, and Diana found a confidante in Capt. James Hewitt (Christopher Villiers), a Guards officer who had been assigned to give her riding lessons. Their friendship grew into infidelity, but when the truth about Diana and Hewitt's relationship became known, it led to the painful discovery that Charles had also been unfaithful. Princess in Love was based on the book by Anna Pasternak. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Based on the 1978 novel by Julian Symons, the two-part, four-hour British miniseries The Blackheath Poisonings was set during the Victorian era. When the head of a prominent household is poisoned, virtually everyone within a 50 mile radius falls under suspicion. As the plot thickens, more suspicious deaths occur, the final one proving to be a means of "escape" for the guilty party. Deftly exploring the sinister underpinnings of 19th century British gentility, The Blackheath Poisonings was broadcast by Central Television on December 7 and 9, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christine Kavanagh, Ian McNeice, (more)
