Underplayed Gems

Pride and Prejudice (1995)

Pride and Prejudice poster
Directed by
Simon Langton
Genre
drama television series, romance television series
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 6 episodes
Rated
TV-14
Rating
8.2 of 10 from 559 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A spirited young woman navigates family pressure, social expectations, and her own pride as she crosses paths with a wealthy and seemingly arrogant gentleman. Their interactions are marked by sharp misunderstandings and growing attraction in Regency-era England.

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What happens

Pride and Prejudice is a six-episode 1995 British television drama, adapted by Andrew Davies from Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name. Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth starred as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, respectively. Produced by Sue Birtwistle and directed by Simon Langton, the serial was a BBC production with additional funding from the American A&E Network. BBC1 originally broadcast the 55-minute episodes from 24 September to 29 October 1995. In the United States, the A&E Network aired the series in double episodes on three consecutive nights beginning 14 January 1996. Critically acclaimed and a popular success, Pride and Prejudice was honoured with several awards, including the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for Jennifer Ehle and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special. The role of Mr. Darcy elevated Colin Firth to stardom. A scene showing Firth in a wet shirt was recognised as "one of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history". The New York Times called the adaptation "a witty mix of love stories and social conniving, cleverly wrapped in the ambitions and illusions of a provincial gentry". The series inspired author Helen Fielding to write the popular Bridget Jones novels, and their screen adaptations subsequently featured Firth as Bridget's love interest, Mark Darcy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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