Six features adapted from the novels by Jane Austen. In 'Pride and Prejudice', the arrival of the eligible Mr Bingley and his friend Mr Darcy brings much pleasure to the Bennett... more
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Production Year: 2001 - Drama - Director: Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Mikael Salomon, David Nutter, Tom Hanks, David Leland, David Frankel, Tony To - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over
Advantages: Excellent entertainment Disadvantages: Some of the productions are better than others
Jane Austen needs little or no introduction to both modern readers and viewers. She was one of the pioneers of the modern novel and her work continues to be read widely - not just for its historic value but for its entertainment too! Whilst some consider it to be "women's literature" this is simply because her heroines are young women. Frankly it is a gender-inspired argument as ridiculous as to say that Shakespeare is for men. Her novels are carefully ... ...potential suitor for Emma and Jane Fairfax (Ania Marson) is thought by some to be a peer, or rival, for Emma herself in her role as uncrowned Queen of Highbury. However, it's a a game of two halves and it ain't over until it's over!
Although Emma is a meddler and a teeny-weeny bit snobbish she is really well-meaning and her mortification as things go awry is thus tempered with other, happier, developments.
Doran Godwin is perfect as the engaging ...
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Actor(s): Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Alison Steadman
Director(s): Simon Langton
Genre: Drama - Period
Classification: Parental Guidance
Video Category: Television
Plot: Six features adapted from the novels by Jane Austen. In 'Pride and Prejudice', the arrival of the eligible Mr Bingley and his friend Mr Darcy brings much pleasure to the Bennett household which consists of five daughters looking for husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kindly to Mr Darcy at first until finally her opinion of him changes and she falls in love. Also includes 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Mansfield Park', 'Northanger Abbey', 'Emma', and 'Persuasion'.
DVD Description
Six features adapted from the novels by Jane Austen. In 'Pride and Prejudice', the arrival of the eligible Mr Bingley and his friend Mr Darcy brings much pleasure to the Bennett household which consists of five daughters looking for husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kindly to Mr Darcy at first until finally her opinion of him changes and she falls in love. Also includes 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Mansfield Park', 'Northanger Abbey', 'Emma', and 'Persuasion'.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC
Release date: 07/11/2005
No of Discs: 9
Catalogue No: BBCDVD 1748
Barcode: 5014503174828
Composer: Carl Davis
Music: Carl Davis
Producer: Sue Birtwistle
Author: Jane Austen
Languages
Main Language: English
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