Series synopsis
Death Comes to Pemberley is a British drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC One on December 26, 2013. It ended on December 28, 2013. It was created by Juliette Towhidi. It stars Matthew Rhys, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode and Trevor Eve.
A British television drama based on P. D. James' novel of the same name, a murder mystery sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Six years after the union of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Lydia Wickham barges into Pemberley screaming that her husband has been murdered.
Premise
A British television drama based on P. D. James' novel of the same name, a murder mystery sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Six years after the union of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Lydia Wickham barges into Pemberley screaming that her husband has been murdered.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Rhys as Fitzwilliam Darcy
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Elizabeth Darcy
- Matthew Goode as George Wickham
- Trevor Eve as Sir Selwyn Hardcastle
- Jenna Coleman as Lydia Wickham
- Oliver Rix as Cartwright
- Tom Ward as Colonel Fitzwilliam
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Georgiana Darcy
Supporting cast
- James Norton as Henry Alveston
- Nichola Burley as Louisa Bidwell
- Kevin Eldon as Dr. McFee
- Philip Martin Brown as Mr. Bidwell
- Oliver Maltman as George Pratt
- Joanna Scanlan as Mrs. Reynolds
- Jennifer Hennessy as Mrs. Bidwell
- Lewis Rainer as Will Bidwell
- Tom Canton as Captain Denny
- Mariah Gale as Mrs. Younge
- Tom Raven as Constable Mason
- Louisa-May Parker as Mrs. Donovan
Guest cast
- Rebecca Front as Mrs Bennet
- James Fleet as Mr Bennet
- Stephen Casey as Reverend Oliphant
- Rachel Finnegan as Joan
- Teresa Churcher as Mrs Piggott
- Francis Paul King as Headborough Brownrigg
- Charlie May-Clark as Betsy
- Robin Bowerman as Buckle
- Penelope Keith as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
- Alexandra Moen as Jane Bingley
- Ian Curley as John Simpson
- Christopher Wright as Frank Stirling
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 26, 2013 | December 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's the eve of the Darcys' annual Lady Anne ball at their magnificent Pemberley home. Darcy and Elizabeth are relaxing with their guests after supper when the festivities are brought to an abrupt halt by an unexpected visitor and news of a murder in Pemberley Woods. |
December 26, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In the aftermath of the dramatic events in the woods and Wickham's arrest, Elizabeth reassures the staff at Pemberley that all will be well. However, it is becoming clear that Darcy feels everything is far from well and he starts to retreat from his wife as he seeks to protect the household against the scandal. |
December 27, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The trial draws to a close and Wickham's fate looks sealed, until a last-minute turn of events back at Pemberley reveals a surprising suspect much closer to home. It becomes a race against time to prove the real culprit and save an innocent man from death by hanging. |
December 28, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2013 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 21:00:00 |