Quick Overview

Once a Crusader, now a man of the cloth, the worldly but humble Brother Cadfael uses his keen intuition to protect the innocent and bring the guilty to account in war-torn medieval England. Sir Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius; Gladiator) gives a captivating performance as the crime-solving monk in this award-winning series. Seen on PBS’s Mystery! and based on the bestselling books by Ellis Peters, these 13 dramas offer a riveting glimpse into the past.

Also starring Julian Firth and Michael Culver, with guest stars including Julian Glover (By the Sword Divided), Sean Pertwee (Cold Feet), Hugh Bonneville (Lost in Austen), Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off), Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting), Toby Jones (Infamous), Anna Friel (Pushing Daisies), and Stephen Moyer (True Blood).

Main Features:

Actors: Derek Jacobi, Terrence Hardiman, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, Mark Charnock
Directors: Graham Theakston, Herbert Wise, Ken Grieve, Malcolm Mowbray, Mary McMurray
Writers: Ben Rostul
Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. )
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 13
Studio: Acorn Media
DVD Release Date: November 2, 2010
Run Time: 975 minutes