The paradise. Season 1 [videorecording] / a BBC/Masterpiece co-production ; written and created by Bill Gallagher ; produced by Simon Lewis.

The paradise. (portion title)

Vanderham, Joanna, 1992- (actor). Elliott, Emun, 1983- (actor). Cassidy, Elaine, 1980- (actor). Lancashire, Sarah, 1964- (actor). Wight, Stephen, 1980- (actor). Lewis, Simon, 1980- (producer). Gallagher, Bill, (screenwriter, creator). BBC Video (Firm) (Added Author). Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight, Elaine Cassidy, Sarah Lancashire, Stephen Wight. (Cast).

Summary:

Set amidst the Victorian splendor of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues, and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents, she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things.

Record details

Physical Description: 3 videodiscs (approximately 471 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: [London] : BBC, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally broadcast as a television series in 2012. Special features: Behind the doors of Paradise, which includes a tour of the Paradise set ; cast interviews and a visit to the show's costume department.
Participant or Performer Note:	Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight, Elaine Cassidy, Sarah Lancashire, Stephen Wight.
System Details Note:	DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.