Edge of darkness / [written] by Troy Kennedy Martin ; a BBC TV production in association with Lionheart Television International ; produced by Michael Wearing ; directed by Martin Campbell.
Material type:
FilmLanguage: English Subtitle language: English Publication details: [England] : BBC Video, ©2009.Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 314 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type: - two-dimensional moving image
- video
- videodisc
- 1419865064
- 9781419865060
- Edge of darkness (Television program)
- Photographer, Andrew Dunn ; film editor, Ardan Fisher ; music, Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult DVD
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Main Library | DVD | DRAMA Edge of | Available | 33111009039492 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The British government's nuclear policy is in for a royal drubbing in the tense BBC TV miniseries Edge of Darkness. Bob Peck stars as London police detective Ron Craven, whose political-activist daughter is murdered right before his eyes. Meticulously following the trail of clues, Craven uncovers a dark conspiracy involving the government and the powerful American CEO of a nuclear power plant. Joe Don Baker and a young Joanne Whalley co-star. The six-part series became a cult favorite in England, where it originally aired in November and December of 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
DVD.
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Joanne Whalley.
Photographer, Andrew Dunn ; film editor, Ardan Fisher ; music, Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen.
Originally broadcast on television in 1985.
Rating: Not rated.
Escorting his activist daughter home from college, Detective Inspector Ronald Craven watches helplessly as she is gunned down in cold blood. Hell-bent on revenge, his search for her killer leads him into a terrifying encounter with government cover-ups and nuclear espionage.
disc 1. Compassionate leave -- Into the shadows -- Burden of proof.
disc 2. Breakthrough -- Northmoor -- Fusion.
Special features include: alternate ending to final episode; music-only audio option; Magnox: secrets of the Edge of darkness (featurette); Did you see featuring reviews of the original BBC broadcast; interview with Bob Peck from the BBC's Breakfast time morning program; Highlights from the BAFTA awards and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards; photo gallery.