Pride and Prejudice 

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

Stars:

Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker

Top Rated TV #34 | Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jennifer Ehle	...	Elizabeth Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Colin Firth	...	Mr Darcy 6 episodes, 1995
Susannah Harker	...	Jane Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Julia Sawalha	...	Lydia Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Alison Steadman	...	Mrs. Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Benjamin Whitrow	...	Mr. Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Crispin Bonham-Carter	...	Mr Bingley 6 episodes, 1995
Polly Maberly	...	Kitty Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Lucy Briers	...	Mary Bennet 6 episodes, 1995
Anna Chancellor	...	Miss Bingley 6 episodes, 1995
Lucy Robinson	...	Mrs Hurst 6 episodes, 1995
Adrian Lukis	...	Wickham / ... 5 episodes, 1995
David Bamber	...	Mr Collins 5 episodes, 1995
Lucy Scott	...	Charlotte Lucas 5 episodes, 1995
Lucy Davis	...	Maria Lucas 5 episodes, 1995
Emilia Fox	...	Georgiana Darcy 4 episodes, 1995
Marlene Sidaway	...	Hill / ... 4 episodes, 1995
Barbara Leigh-Hunt	...	Lady Catherine de Bourgh 4 episodes, 1995
Tim Wylton	...	Mr. Gardiner 4 episodes, 1995
Rupert Vansittart	...	Mr Hurst 4 episodes, 1995
Joanna David	...	Mrs. Gardiner 4 episodes, 1995
Nadia Chambers	...	Miss Anne de Bourgh 4 episodes, 1995
David Bark-Jones	...	Lt. Denny 4 episodes, 1995
Lynn Farleigh	...	Mrs Phillips / ... 4 episodes, 1995
Christopher Benjamin	...	Sir William Lucas 4 episodes, 1995
Roger Barclay	...	Capt. Carter 4 episodes, 1995
Kate O'Malley	...	Sarah, the maid / ... 3 episodes, 1995
Norma Streader	...	Lady Lucas 3 episodes, 1995
Paul Moriarty	...	Col. Forster 3 episodes, 1995
Victoria Hamilton	...	Mrs Forster 3 episodes, 1995
Anthony Calf	...	Colonel Fitzwilliam 3 episodes, 1995
Sarah Legg	...	Hannah 2 episodes, 1995
Annabel Taylor	...	Maggie, the maid 2 episodes, 1995
Harriet Eastcott	...	Mrs Jenkinson / ... 2 episodes, 1995
Natasha Isaacs	...	Gardiner Children 2 episodes, 1995
Marie-Louise Flamank	...	Gardiner Children 2 episodes, 1995
Roy Holder	...	Hodge, the gardener 2 episodes, 1995
Julian Erleigh	...	Gardiner Children 2 episodes, 1995
Neville Phillips	...	Fossett, the footman 2 episodes, 1995
Christopher Staines	...	Lt. Sanderson 2 episodes, 1995
Jacob Casselden	...	Gardiner Children 2 episodes, 1995
Melvyn Tan	...	Forte Piano played by 2 episodes, 1995

Storyline

Jane Austen's classic novel about the prejudice that occurred between the 19th century classes and the pride which would keep lovers apart.

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Plot Keywords:

jane austen | female protagonist | tv mini series | class consciousness | love hate | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

BBC [UK] PBS [United States]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pride and Prejudice

Filming Locations:

Longnor, Staffordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),Chestermead

Technical Specs

Runtime:

327 min (6 parts)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Casting the role of Darcy's young sister, Georgiana, proved hard as the producers were looking for a young actress who appeared innocent, proud and yet shy, had class and could also play the piano. After auditioning over 70 actresses, Simon Langton suggested Emilia Fox, the real-life daughter of Joanna David (Mrs Gardiner), for the part.

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Goofs

In the marriage proposal scene the clock on the mantel doesn't change time. It remains at 6:16 throughout the scene.

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Quotes

Mr. Bennet: Til you or your sister Jane return, I shall not hear two words of sense spoken together.

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Connections

Version of The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse: Pride and Prejudice (1949)

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Soundtracks

Pride and Prejudice
(Opening title music)
Composed by Carl Davis
Performed by Melvyn Tan

User Reviews

Probably the best BBC miniseries made-Austen would be proud...

This adaptation of the Jane Austen novel is really incredible. Set design and costumes are very believable and the acting is practically perfect for most of characters.

A few comments on costume: one of the most believable aspects of the details put into this miniseries has to do with the costumes. Elizabeth and Jane are both adorned simple enough to convey a Christian background and some decor and modesty, as they would have properly been dressed during this time, yet the costumers could have expanded their wardrobe as you see many times in American films (the 1999 version of Emma comes to mind here, particularly) and yet at the time, the women would *not* have had 10 different ensembles to wear at special events. I honestly admired the holding back of their wardrobes to a few gowns rather than having gone overboard as you often see! The women who were of higher stature were properly attired in their jewels and every costume fit the character and situation beautifully. This and the musical score are two of the biggest highlights, I felt.

I would also like to give props to Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth who were cast wonderfully. Jennifer was able to convey a sort of devilish satire and quick wit which I thought suited her exceedingly well and accentuated the wit Austen was trying to get across in the novel. Firth held back and it suited his character. He shows a quiet power, a feeling of disdain and complexity in his acting that worked well for the first half of the miniseries and then turned this into admiration and openness later as the story develops. By the time he declares his undying love to Elizabeth you get the impression he is ready to burst open and you breathe a huge sigh of relief for him, yet the energy continues to pulse. Its a great thing to watch..

I would recommend this miniseries to anyone, especially those not yet familiar with Austen. This specific miniseries is so well done many people I have watched it with have sparked incredible interests in the intrigues of Austen's works. Good job BBC!