Emma

Synopsis

After arranging a friend's marriage, the incorrigible Emma Woodhouse turns her attention to matching Mr. Elton, the local vicar, with Harriet Smith, her new protégé.

First Air Date: 1972-07-20

Last Air Date: 1972-08-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Martin Lisemore

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Doran Godwin as Emma Woodhouse
John Carson as Mr Knightley
Donald Eccles as Mr. Woodhouse
Constance Chapman as Miss Bates
Ellen Dryden as Mrs. Weston
Debbie Bowen as Harriet Smith
Raymond Adamson as Mr. Weston
Timothy Peters as Mr Elton
Vivienne Moore as Williams
Robert East as Frank Churchill

Seasons

Miniseries (1972)

After arranging a friend's marriage, the incorrigible Emma Woodhouse turns her attention to matching Mr. Elton, the local vicar, with Harriet Smith, her new protégé.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part One (1972-07-20)

Emma has just attended the marriage of a dear friend and is now convinced that her own life will become boring and dull.
Ep. 2: Part Two (1972-07-27)

Emma befriends Harriet Smith, a young teacher. Although an inveterate matchmaker, she has encouraged Harriet to reject Robert Martin.
Ep. 3: Part Three (1972-08-03)

After encouraging Harriet to fall in love with Mr Elton, Emma now has to face the unpleasant task of telling Harriet about Mr Elton's proposal to her.
Ep. 4: Part Four (1972-08-10)

Frank Churchill and Emma have been discussing Jane Fairfax and the mystery behind the piano she's been gifted.
Ep. 5: Part Five (1972-08-17)

Mr Elton has returned to Highbury with a bride, whom Emma dislikes. Mr Knightley and Emma disagree about Jane, who has been taken up by Mrs Elton.
Ep. 6: Part Six (1972-08-24)

Harriet has been rescued from an embarrassing situation and her susceptible emotions have stirred once more. Emma is reprimanded by Mr Knightley.