Pride and Prejudice

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1995-09-24

Last Air Date: 1995-10-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Andrew Davies

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet
Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy
Susannah Harker as Jane Bennet
Crispin Bonham-Carter as Charles Bingley
Benjamin Whitrow as Mr. Bennet
Alison Steadman as Mrs. Bennet
Adrian Lukis as Mr. Wickham
Julia Sawalha as Lydia Bennet
Lucy Davis as Maria Lucas
Lucy Scott as Charlotte Lucas

Seasons

Specials (1996)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Page to Screen (1996-03-28)

The Making of Pride and Prejudice.
Ep. 2: The Restoration Process

A 5 minute program explaining the restoration process
Ep. 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).
Ep. 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.
Ep. 5: Love or Money? Courtship and Marriage in Pride and Prejudice

Details the philosophical dilemma facing most female heroines in Austen's novels.
Ep. 6: The Music of Pride and Prejudice

An homage to the wonderful Carl Davis.
Ep. 7: Lifestyles of the Wealthy in Early 19th Century England

An interesting look at the upper classes in Britain.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 9: An Impromptu Walkabout with Adrian Lukis and Lucy Briers

A 10th Anniversary visit to some of the locations.