Pride and Prejudice
The celebrated BBC dramatisation of a classic romance
Overview
Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.
Key Crew
Writer: Andrew Davies
Producer: Sue Birtwistle
Top Cast
Jennifer Ehle
Elizabeth Bennet
Colin Firth
Mr. Darcy
Susannah Harker
Jane Bennet
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Charles Bingley
Benjamin Whitrow
Mr. Bennet
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Bennet
Adrian Lukis
Mr. Wickham
Julia Sawalha
Lydia Bennet
Seasons
Season 0 (1996)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Page to Screen
1996-03-28The Making of Pride and Prejudice.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: The Restoration Process
A 5 minute program explaining the restoration process
Runtime: 5 minEpisode 3: Lasting Impressions
Lasting Impressions. Filmed in 2006, this featurette includes interviews with cast and crew members as they look back at the incredible success of “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” that changed the appeal and reach of costume dramas. Includes interviews with Sue Birtwistle (Producer), Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennet), Crispin Bonham Carter (Mr. Bingley), Alison Steadman (Mrs. Bennet), David Bamber (Mr. Collins), Lucy Briers (Mary Bennet), Adrian Lukis (Wickham), and Carl Davis (Composer).
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 4: The Definitive Pride and Prejudice
A featurette detailing the history of the miniseries and the novel. There's some passing biographical data imparted about Austen, as well as the world in which she grew up and eventually prospered.
Runtime: 21 minEpisode 5: Love or Money? Courtship and Marriage in Pride and Prejudice
Details the philosophical dilemma facing most female heroines in Austen's novels.
Runtime: 10 minEpisode 6: The Music of Pride and Prejudice
An homage to the wonderful Carl Davis.
Runtime: 9 minEpisode 7: Lifestyles of the Wealthy in Early 19th Century England
An interesting look at the upper classes in Britain.
Runtime: 8 minEpisode 8: Pride and Prejudice: A Turning Point for Period Drama
Interesting interviews with adapter Andrew Davis and others. A compelling description of what was going on in England in 1995 and why the show was so popular when it was first broadcast.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 9: An Impromptu Walkabout with Adrian Lukis and Lucy Briers
A 10th Anniversary visit to some of the locations.
Runtime: 9 min
Season 1 (1995)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
1995-09-24The Bennets have five daughters, all without dowries, so they have limited chances of marrying. Then the rich Charles Bingley arrives in the district and takes a keen interest in Jane Bennet. At Bingley's house, Jane's sharp-tongued sister Elizabeth sees more of his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy - but she finds him too arrogant for her.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
1995-10-01A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
1995-10-08Bingley and his household return to London suddenly, leaving Jane to suppose he does not care about her after all. Lizzie discovers who was behind the separation and receives another surprising offer.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
1995-10-15Darcy defends himself against Elizabeth's accusations, and later they meet at his house, Pemberley. While there, Elizabeth makes an astonishing discovery about Darcy which changes her feelings about him.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
1995-10-22Elizabeth meets Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana. Then news comes that Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the Bennets fear she is lost. Darcy decides to help Lydia - but without telling the Bennet family or Elizabeth.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
1995-10-29Mrs Bennet is delighted to have one of her daughters married at last. Elizabeth sees Wickham in his true colours when she meets him again after his elopement. There is great excitement in the neighbourhood when Bingley returns to Netherfield, bringing Darcy with him.
Runtime: 55 min
