A short blurb from Acorn Media about I Remember Nelson- Worshipped as a national savior, Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson masterminded the naval victories that thwarted Napoleon’s plans to invade Britain. Yet, in the midst of public adulation, rumors swirled about his private life. Nelson took a friend’s wife as a mistress and even fathered a child by her in secret.
Most British costume dramas can sometimes be a little boring, but I found that this series “I Remember Nelson” enjoyable in the fact that it is told in 4 different perspectives from 4 different people in Nelson’s life. The series originally aired on Masterpiece Theatre in 1982 starring Kenneth Colley as Horatio Nelson made famous among other things the saying “Kiss Me Hardy” referring to his Captain on ship when Nelson was hit by cannon fire and was dying down below deck. This 2-disc set has the 4 episodes from the mini series with Cast Filmographies and a Photo Gallery.
VIDEO
The video quality is good considering the age of the video! Each episode runs approx 52 mins each.
Audio
Was originally recorded in Mono. Is also in Mono but very clear!
Disc 1- 1. “Love”-with Laurence Naismith, John Gill and John Forbes-Robertson
2. “Passion”-with Tim Pigott-Smith
Disc 2- 1. “Duty”-with Daniel Massey
2. “Battle”
Extras
Disc 1: Cast Filmographies
Disc 2: Photo Gallery-26 pictures
Verdict
An engaging mini-series! If you are a sea-faring fan and like British Naval history, then you will like this!
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