The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
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- TriviaThe Paradise is a British television costume drama series co-produced by BBC Studios and Masterpiece (1971). The Paradise (2012) premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC One on September 25, 2012 and premiered in the United States on PBS on October 6, 2013. The series is an adaptation of Émile Zola's 1883 novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames' which relocates the story to North East England (Zola's novel itself is a retelling of the story of Aristide Boucicaut, the Bellême-born founder of Le Bon Marché).
A second series was commissioned by BBC One in late October 2012 and was broadcast on 20 October 2013 on BBC One.
On February 12, 2014, the BBC confirmed that 'The Paradise' would not return for a third series. It cited that the program had lower figures than other relatively new dramas such as Death in Paradise (2011), Sherlock (2010) and Silk (2011). Furthermore, its ITV rival Mr Selfridge (2013) was performing better.
- GoofsLate in Season 1, the Glendenning family purchases freehold rights to the properties on which the Paradise and neighboring businesses stand, and in Season 2 the family has turned out Moray from the store and contemplate selling it. Although the legal relationship between a business tenant and freeholder is complex, purchasing the freehold (ownership of land and structures) is not the same thing as purchasing a business on the property. Though the Glendennings may have attempted to oust Moray or the Paradise by breaking the lease, they would not automatically own the business once they bought the freehold, as is portrayed here.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.185 (2012)
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great first season, pretty good second
This period piece about a young woman who starts work at a department store lead by a charismatic and impetuous director is an enjoyable piece of fluff with a lovely mix of drama, comedy, mystery, and romance. The first season, loosely on a novel, is thoroughly engaging. The second season is fairly compelling as well but also rather daft, with all sorts of logic issues and characters who personality traits have become oddly fluid.
The cast is excellent, particularly the lovely Joanna Vanderham in the main role and David Hayman as the mysterious Jonas. It's a shame this only got two seasons. Definitely recommended.
The cast is excellent, particularly the lovely Joanna Vanderham in the main role and David Hayman as the mysterious Jonas. It's a shame this only got two seasons. Definitely recommended.
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- cherold
- Sep 7, 2020
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- Дамське щастя
- Filming locations
- Lambton Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK(department store interiors and exterior street)
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- Runtime1 hour
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