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Acorn Antiques

1987·Movie
1h 10min

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Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Starring Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, with the snobby continuity announcer played by Susie Blake, Acorn Antiques was a mini soap opera set in a shop on the outskirts of Manchesterford. Viewers were gripped with the everyday dramas that beset Miss Babs (Celia Imrie), Berta (Victoria Wood) and the glamorous Mrs Overall (Julie Walters). Now each thrilling episode is available together for the first time on DVD, including "Babs and the Cup of Coffee", "Mrs Overall and her Apron" and the memorable classic "Berta coming through the Doorway". Re-live the drama as Mrs Overall serves up another batch of macaroons and Babs discusses the future of the shop. What will be this week's riveting cliff hanger? Will the set survive? Written by Victoria Wood, Acorn Antiques was Produced and Directed by Geoff Posner and first transmitted as part of Victoria Wood as Seen on TV… in January 1985.
British Sketch ComedySoap Opera ParodyPhysical ComedyCharacter-DrivenQuirky HumorCult ClassicWholesome ComedyNostalgic TelevisionMeta-Humor

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Acorn Antiques worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Acorn Antiques?

1 h 10 min

Acorn Antiques runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Acorn Antiques in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.