Pride and Prejudice (1980– )

While the arrival of wealthy gentleman sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.

Stars:

Sabina Franklyn, Elizabeth Garvie, Clare Higgins

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sabina Franklyn	...	Jane Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Elizabeth Garvie	...	Elizabeth Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Clare Higgins	...	Kitty Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Priscilla Morgan	...	Mrs. Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Natalie Ogle	...	Lydia Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Tessa Peake-Jones	...	Mary Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
David Rintoul	...	Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy (5 episodes, 1980)
Moray Watson	...	Mr. Bennet (5 episodes, 1980)
Osmund Bullock	...	Mr. Bingley (4 episodes, 1980)
Edward Arthur	...	Mr. Hurst (3 episodes, 1980)
Marsha Fitzalan	...	Caroline Bingley (3 episodes, 1980)
Jennifer Granville	...	Mrs. Hurst (3 episodes, 1980)
Andrew Johns	...	Capt. Denny (3 episodes, 1980)
Irene Richard	...	Charlotte Lucas (3 episodes, 1980)
Peter Settelen	...	Mr. Wickham (3 episodes, 1980)
Shirley Cain	...	Mrs. Philips (2 episodes, 1980)
Peter Howell	...	Sir William Lucas (2 episodes, 1980)
Judy Parfitt	...	Lady Catherine de Bourgh (2 episodes, 1980)
Malcolm Rennie	...	Mr. Collins (2 episodes, 1980)
Barbara Shelley	...	Mrs. Gardiner (2 episodes, 1980)
Elizabeth Stewart	...	Lady Lucas (2 episodes, 1980)

Storyline

Mrs. Bennet is determined to find husbands for her five daughters. The arrival of a new wealthy neighbor seems like the answer to her predicament. But while eldest daughter Jane catches Mr. Bingley's eye, middle child Mary has her nose stuck in a book, and youngest girls, Kitty and Lydia, chase after officers in uniform; Elizabeth, the willful, intelligent, and opinionated second daughter, is snubbed by haughty gentleman Mr. Darcy... In this class-minded society, can love triumph over pride and prejudice?

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Plot Keywords:

gentleman | soldier | uncle niece relationship | playing cards | letter | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 1980 (UK)

Also Known As:

Büszkeség és balítélet

Filming Locations:

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Australian Broadcasting Commission

Technical Specs

Runtime:

265 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The pale blue gown with gold-flowered bodice and sleeves Jennifer Granville as Mrs. Hurst wears to dinner on Elizabeth's first evening at Netherfield is the same gown Doran Godwin as Emma wears to the Christmas party at Randalls in Emma. The costume is also worn by a guest at Fanny's ball in Mansfield Park.

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Goofs

A musician in the assembly hall dance scene is playing a concertina. The concertina was not invented until the 1820's, and the story begins in the autumn of 1811.

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Quotes

Elizabeth Bennet: We all love to instruct, though we teach only what is not worth knowing.

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Connections

Version of Lost in Austen

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Soundtracks

"Farewell to the Woodlands"
Traditional

User Reviews

By far the best film version!

This 1979 production of "Pride and Prejudice" is perfect in every detail. The casting and settings are flawless and so true to what the author intended. Not only are the main characters wonderful, but every minor character is beautifully depicted as well. Judy Parfitt as Lady Catherine de Bourgh is especially delightful. The movie captured the subtle humour and human touches that make this story a classic. You may never laugh out loud, but you'll find yourself smiling through the whole thing.

For those who groan at the thought of sitting through an English costume drama - give it ten minutes and you'll be hooked. The language is easy to follow and the plot is straightforward. This production of "Pride and Prejudice" is not unlike a 19th century "Sixteen Candles".