Emma (1972– )

This BBC production, set in the small town of Highbury depicts the often hilarious attempts of Miss Emma Woodhouse to make proper marital matches for all of her friends. Though often ... See full summary »

Stars:

Doran Godwin, John Carson, Donald Eccles

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Doran Godwin	...	Emma Woodhouse (6 episodes, 1972)
John Carson	...	Mr. Knightley (6 episodes, 1972)
Donald Eccles	...	Mr. Woodhouse (6 episodes, 1972)
Constance Chapman	...	Miss Bates (6 episodes, 1972)
Ellen Dryden	...	Mrs. Weston (6 episodes, 1972)
Raymond Adamson	...	Mr. Weston (6 episodes, 1972)
Debbie Bowen	...	Harriet Smith (6 episodes, 1972)
Timothy Peters	...	Mr. Elton (5 episodes, 1972)
Vivienne Moore	...	Williams (5 episodes, 1972)
Robert East	...	Frank Churchill (4 episodes, 1972)
Ania Marson	...	Jane Fairfax (4 episodes, 1972)
Fiona Walker	...	Mrs. Elton (3 episodes, 1972)
John Alkin	...	Robert Martin (2 episodes, 1972)
Mollie Sugden	...	Mrs. Goddard (2 episodes, 1972)
Mary Holder	...	Mrs. Bates (2 episodes, 1972)
Amber Thomas	...	Patty (2 episodes, 1972)

Storyline

This BBC production, set in the small town of Highbury depicts the often hilarious attempts of Miss Emma Woodhouse to make proper marital matches for all of her friends. Though often mistaken in her judgement, she is counseled and criticised by her neighbor and brother-in-law, the wise Mr. Knightley whose attentions to her are motivated by more than brotherly love.

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Plot Keywords:

love | historical event | georgian romance | nineteenth century | singing | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 July 1972 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 240 min (6 parts)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The pale blue lace-trimmed gown Ania Marson (Jane Fairfax) wears playing the pianoforte at Randalls is the same costume Clare Higgins (Kitty Bennet) wears to the Meryton Assembly Ball in Pride and Prejudice.

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Goofs

The characters are seen playing cards with a modern deck of cards that show both the suit symbol (hearts, clubs, spades, clubs) and a number on each corner. During the time period the movie was set in, playing cards did not show the number of the card in the corners.

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Connections

Version of Aisha (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Fine Companion"
Traditional

User Reviews

A good and faithful adaption of the book.

If you are a Jane Austen fan and considering to buy a film of Emma i would recommend this version. This because , as a TV series it's longer then any movie and therefor includes more of the original story. Also the acting is very good and the whole production has a Austen feel about it. Yes it's been mostly filmed in a studio but to me that gives it a more intimate feeling. Also i have to say that i did like the version with Kate Beckinsale but do not really care of the version with Gwyneth Paltrow. This TV series lasts about 4 and a half hours. So, if you look for a shorter version , take the Beckinsale and if you really want to dive into it, take this one. I would like to single out Donald Eccles who , as Emma's father, is very funny as is Mary Holder as Mrs. Bates.