Series synopsis
Pride and Prejudice is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on September 24, 1995. It ended on October 29, 1995. It was created by Andrew Davies. It stars Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, Susannah Harker and Crispin Bonham-Carter.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The celebrated BBC dramatisation of a classic romance
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Lucy Davis as Maria Lucas
- Lucy Scott as Charlotte Lucas
- Lucy Briers as Mary Bennet
- Anna Chancellor as Caroline Bingley
- Polly Maberly as Kitty Bennet
- Lucy Robinson as Louisa Hurst
- Norma Streader as Lady Lucas
- Anthony Calf as Colonel Fitzwilliam
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
- Joanna David as Mrs. Gardiner
- Tim Wylton as Mr. Gardiner
- Emilia Fox as Georgiana Darcy
Guest cast
- Andrew Grainger as Ostler
- Annabel Taylor as Maggie, the maid
- Tom Ward as Lt. Chamberlayne
- Christopher Benjamin as Sir William Lucas
- Neville Phillips as Fossett, the footman
- Roy Holder as Hodge
- Christopher Staines as Lt. Sanderson
- Roger Barclay as Capt. Carter
- Alexandra Howerd as Mary King
- Harriet Eastcott as Mrs. Jenkinson
- David Bark-Jones as Lt. Denny
- Lee Walters as Waiter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | March 28, 1996 | March 28, 1996 |
| Season 1 | 6 | September 24, 1995 | October 29, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Page to Screen The Making of Pride and Prejudice. |
March 28, 1996 |
| 2 |
The Restoration Process A 5 minute program explaining the restoration process |
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| 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). |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Bennets have five daughters, all without dowries, so they have limited chances of marrying. Then the rich Charles Bingley arrives in the district and takes a keen interest in Jane Bennet. At Bingley's house, Jane's sharp-tongued sister Elizabeth sees more of his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy - but she finds him too arrogant for her. |
September 24, 1995 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy. |
October 1, 1995 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bingley and his household return to London suddenly, leaving Jane to suppose he does not care about her after all. Lizzie discovers who was behind the separation and receives another surprising offer. |
October 8, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1995 |
| Last aired | October 29, 1995 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |