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good back-story, and good acting

This is an astonishing documentary that will wring your heart while it bends your mind

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

I read these books avidly when I was about 12 or 13 and I also saw the series when it was first aired. I was quite eager to buy it when I saw it on Amazons and I am not sorry I did. I fall a bit into the middle - definitely not the best series I have ever seen but because it was made in the days when mini series were leisurely, there is so much beauty in the scenery and of course the beautiful horses.One of the things I initially liked about it was the fact that Christina, Jack and William actually seemed quite young and acted their age - Christina being giddy, eager and impressionable. But that backfired as the series progressed and Christina didn't seem to mature much in her outlook (until the very end). Mark, though, because he looked so much older than the others (he probably was!!) was able to use his experience to change his character as the series progressed. Whereas I wondered about William - his one eyed devotion to planes seemed selfish, he didn't ever stop to consider that he had taken Christina away from all she loved - Flambards and horses. Unlike the other reviewer, I thought the series actually dragged, away from Flambards. "The Edge of the Clouds" trilogy could have done with some vigorous editing.The thing I did love about the series was the beautiful horses - and I am definitely not a "horsey" person. Christina's first horse - can't remember her name but it was the most glorious horse - a combination of dapple grey and chestnut. The episode where it was going to be sold to the knackers had me crying my eyes out - fortunately the next episode had a happier ending.Another thing that did bother me was the effect the War had (or didn't have) on the characters. If you have ever seen or read "Testament of Youth" you would realise the stress and strain going through the first World War had on most people. The episodes where William was away at war, life still seemed like a garden party to the people at home. But and it is a big But, the books were aimed at juveniles and teenagers hence the lack of characterization. I know I would not have liked reading chapters about Christina's grief. The last episode was worth the whole series as Christina finds love with the person she should have been with all along. Astoundingly, Christine McKenna (who played Christina) has not done much since "Flambards" aired in 1978 - in 1985 she made her last film appearance and she wasn't the star. Whatever happened to her??Highly Recommended.

A girl friend while I was in graduate school coaxed me into watching an episode saying "it was my type of show," and I finally agreed to watch, just to be polite. At first I thought I had to just endure a "chick flick" night but found myself absolutely captivated by the series. It has an easy relaxing slow pace and for this guy, the fascinating delight regarding the very early days of aviation. I fly an antique airplane and thus another reason I love this series since it captures that wonderful sense of excitement and adventure for those first aviators, and of course the delightful young lady who loved them. It carries with it as well a sense of poignancy for a world about to be lost in the trenches and the skies over Belgium and France. If you wish to enjoy a simple relaxing series, that recreates the essence of rural life in England pre-World War I, this series is for you.

I saw this for the first time back in the early 80s and fell in love - with the story, the cast, the music - with everything about it. I was already in my early 20s, but I dropped everything to watch it. It's wonderful. There are scenes that are laugh-out-loud funny, but I start to cry when Christina and William fly the Channel, and it's almost non-stop from there until after Isobel's birth. I am, however, very surprised that none of the younger cast members has gone on to "bigger and better" things. They are all very talented and were wonderful in their roles. I'd love to see them do other things.It is unusual for me to prefer an adaptation to a book, but in this case it's true. The books are enjoyable, but the series is a delight. Back in the days before VCRs, the books were all I had, so I bought them and read them all more times than I can say.When the tapes came out, I was ecstatic. I ordered them immediately and had a Flambards marathon (repeated several times over the years!). Now I dream about the day it comes out on DVD...with commentaries!

Foggy, early morning English countryside, fox hunting, turn-of-the-century barnstorming..this mini-series is a big surprise. Beautiful, languorous, and romantic. I haven't enjoyed anything so much in a long time. Does anybody know whatever happened to Alan Parnaby? He is so outstanding in this mini-series I'm floored that so little has been seen of him since. If anyone can solve the mystery...please post your news here...