Emma (2009– )

Emma Woodhouse seems to be perfectly content, a loving father whom she cares for, friends, and a home. But Emma has a terrible habit - matchmaking. She cannot resist finding suitors for her... See full summary »

Stars:

Romola Garai, Michael Gambon, Jonny Lee Miller

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Romola Garai	...	Emma (4 episodes, 2009)
Michael Gambon	...	Mr. Woodhouse (4 episodes, 2009)
Jonny Lee Miller	...	Mr. Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Jodhi May	...	Anne Taylor (4 episodes, 2009)
Robert Bathurst	...	Mr. Weston (4 episodes, 2009)
Louise Dylan	...	Harriet Smith (4 episodes, 2009)
Blake Ritson	...	Mr. Elton (4 episodes, 2009)
Tamsin Greig	...	Miss Bates (4 episodes, 2009)
Valerie Lilley	...	Mrs. Bates (4 episodes, 2009)
Dan Fredenburgh	...	John Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Poppy Miller	...	Isabella Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Laura Pyper	...	Jane Fairfax (3 episodes, 2009)
Rupert Evans	...	Frank Churchill (3 episodes, 2009)
Jamie Glover	...	Henry Knightley (3 episodes, 2009)
Joshua Jones	...	James Knightley (3 episodes, 2009)
Jefferson Hall	...	Robert Martin (3 episodes, 2009)
Veronica Roberts	...	Mrs. Goddard (3 episodes, 2009)
Christina Cole	...	Mrs. Elton (2 episodes, 2009)
Liza Sadovy	...	Mrs. Cole (2 episodes, 2009)
Eileen O'Higgins	...	Miss Martin 1 (2 episodes, 2009)
Sarah Ovens	...	Miss Martin #2 (2 episodes, 2009)

Storyline

Emma Woodhouse seems to be perfectly content, a loving father whom she cares for, friends, and a home. But Emma has a terrible habit - matchmaking. She cannot resist finding suitors for her friends, most of all Harriet Smith. Emma is desperate for Harriet to find happiness, but every suitor she finds for her friend ends up attracted to Emma herself. But is Emma so focused on Harriet's happiness that she is not considering her own happiness in love?

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Plot Keywords:

19th century | friendship | tv mini series | father daughter relationship | 1800s | 

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Taglines:

Love knows no boundaries. And neither does she.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [United Kingdom] PBS [United States]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

6 Fitzroy Square, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Drama Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 240 min (4 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cake served at Mr. and Mrs. Weston's wedding was created using the "Cathedral bundt pan" manufactured by Nordicware®.

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Connections

Version of Emma (1960)

User Reviews

Excellent Adaptation

So far this is proving to be a great series - up there with BBC's Pride and Prejudice. Jonny Lee Miller plays a very good Mr Knightley. He comes across as a slightly softer character than when Mark Strong played Mr. Knightley - but it's done well. The interaction between him and Emma is very enjoyable to watch - I love all the dialogue. I must say, although I like Jonny as an actor, I wasn't sure how he'd come across in this role but he's doing it very well. I will buy this on DVD when it comes out as it's one to keep. It has a very romantic feel to it and the filming is excellent. I love it when they do a great adaption and put the right actors in the right roles. If you haven't seen this - I would highly recommend it.