The Complete Series (1981)

Based on Evelyn Waugh's classic novel, Jeremy Irons stars as Charles Ryder, a disillusioned army captain who is moved to reflect on his languid days in the enchanted castle that was Brideshead, home of the aristocratic Marchmain family whose acquaintance Charles made in the company of an Oxford classmate, the charming wild-child Sebastian.
Anthony Andrews co-stars as the doomed Sebastian. Sebastian takes Charles under his wing but vows early on that he is not going to let Charles get mixed up with his family. But mixed up Charles gets! He becomes a friend and confidante, not to mention a lover, to Sebastian's sister Julia (Diana Quick). Meanwhile, the self-destructive Sebastian's life spirals out of control.
Brideshead Revisited boasts a distinguished ensemble cast, including Laurence Olivier in his Emmy Marchmain, Claire Bloom as Lady Marchmain, and the magnificent John Gielgud as Charles's estranged father. Grand locations and a haunting musical score make this a memorable revisit of an irretrievable bygone era.
starring Jeremy Irons , Anthony Andrews , Diana Quick , John Gielgud , Claire Bloom

Episodes
complete series

SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio commentaries - Jeremy Irons , Diana Quick , Nickolas Grace , Derek Granger (Director), Charles Sturridge (Producer)
Making of - documentary, with cast and crew revisiting Castle Howard (25min)
Stills gallery

Technical Information
Format: DVD
Classification: 15
Number of Discs: 4
Picture: 4:3 / Colour
Sound: Dolby Digital / English
Subtitles: English HOH
Region: 2 / PAL
Running Time: 663 mins
Catalogue Number: 3711509183