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Old 01-28-2014, 08:13 PM #1
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Hi I am wondering if anyone has enjoyed the "Mr Selfridge"series. I watched the first series about this amazing american nicknamed "Mile a minute Harry"because he breathed his ideas into existence and was a supreme delegator. Evidently in real life, Selfridge convinced the GPO (post and communications of that time) to give hime the number 1 so all people had to do to get his department store was dial 1!! What confidence and persuasion he had (and $$$$ too)

I love the historic elements of the series - a department store in the early 1900's in England - and of course the fashion , particularly the hair and hats.
The writing is quite clever as well but I just enjoy watching it!

I am looking forward to series 2 coming to Australia!

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Hi I am wondering if anyone has enjoyed the "Mr Selfridge"series.
Is that the one about the purveyor of large kitchen appliances?

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I'd not heard of it. It looked as if it was a series that I would enjoy though.
Set in 1909. I had a quick look at some reviews etc.. Costumes look amazing too.
A lot of the really good movies and series are on too late for me unfortunately. I'll put it on my "to watch" list though.
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I have watched it since episode 1 and excited for the new season starting soon on PBS.
Selfridges was one of my favorite stores when I lived in London.
The show is wonderfully done with superb acting.
Definitely worth watching
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I looked this up... Starts on PBS March 30 2014...

Might be different in different markets, etc.

I haven't seen this yet, but I do like period pieces.
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I looked this up... Starts on PBS March 30 2014...

Might be different in different markets, etc.

I haven't seen this yet, but I do like period pieces.


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Maybe there will be reruns of series 1. It took me a while last year to get into the story; but mid way thru; started looking forward the the next episode.

Now....looking forward to Series 2.



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The best episodes are the ones without much of Jeremy Piven.

He is disappointing as an actor.

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Must say that knowing the history of Harry Selfridge...I think Jeremy Piven is so well suited to the role!

Here is an interesting bit of background on Selfridges
http://www.pbs.org/program/secrets-selfridges/
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tomorrow (Monday 3/10) is the last day to watch season 1 episode 1 video on PBS http://video.pbs.org/video/2363169243/

Season 2 starts at the end of March
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I see that you have to sign in to watch it.
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