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Emma

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19721972
  • 4h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Debbie Bowen, John Carson, and Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
ComedyRomance

While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
560
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  • Stars
    • Doran Godwin
    • John Carson
    • Donald Eccles
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  • Stars
    • Doran Godwin
    • John Carson
    • Donald Eccles
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    • 23User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Episodes6

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    Robert East and Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    John Carson and Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Raymond Adamson, Ellen Dryden, and Robert East in Emma (1972)
    Debbie Bowen and Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)
    Emma (1972)
    Emma (1972)
    Doran Godwin in Emma (1972)

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    Doran Godwin
    Doran Godwin
    • Emma Woodhouseas Emma Woodhouse
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    John Carson
    John Carson
    • Mr. Knightleyas Mr. Knightley
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Donald Eccles
    Donald Eccles
    • Mr. Woodhouseas Mr. Woodhouse
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Constance Chapman
    Constance Chapman
    • Miss Batesas Miss Bates
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Ellen Dryden
    Ellen Dryden
    • Mrs. Westonas Mrs. Weston
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Debbie Bowen
    Debbie Bowen
    • Harriet Smithas Harriet Smith
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Raymond Adamson
    Raymond Adamson
    • Mr. Westonas Mr. Weston
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    Timothy Peters
    • Mr. Eltonas Mr. Elton
    5 episodes5 eps • 1972
    Vivienne Moore
    • Williamsas Williams
    5 episodes5 eps • 1972
    Robert East
    Robert East
    • Frank Churchillas Frank Churchill
    4 episodes4 eps • 1972
    Ania Marson
    Ania Marson
    • Jane Fairfaxas Jane Fairfax
    4 episodes4 eps • 1972
    Mary Holder
    • Mrs. Batesas Mrs. Bates
    4 episodes4 eps • 1972
    Fiona Walker
    Fiona Walker
    • Mrs. Eltonas Mrs. Elton
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden
    • Mrs. Goddardas Mrs. Goddard
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    John Alkin
    • Robert Martinas Robert Martin
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Amber Thomas
    • Pattyas Patty
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Meg Gleed
    • Isabella Knightleyas Isabella Knightley
    1 episode1 ep • 1972
    John Kelland
    John Kelland
    • John Knightleyas John Knightley
    1 episode1 ep • 1972
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    Storyline

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    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. —Teresa B. O'Donnell <sun.moon.stars@worldnet.att.net>
    character name as series titleemma woodhouse characterforename as series titleone word series titlelove26 more
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      • Comedy
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      The actors playing husband and wife John and Isabella Knightley(Yves Tighe and Belinda Tighe)are brother and sister in real life.
    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Funny Women: Mollie Sugden (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      The Twenty-ninth of May
      Traditional
      From John Playford's 'The English Dancing Master', First Edition (1651)
      [theme]

    User reviews23

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    10/10
    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.
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    • johnbol
    • Jun 7, 2005

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1972 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 4h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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