The arrival of dashing and distinguished bachelor, Mr Bingley, sparks intrigue and excitement among the Bennet family.
At the Assembly Rooms Ball, Jane, the eldest Bennet daughter, attracts Bingley's eye. Likewise, Jane's instantly smitten with his charm and charisma. Meanwhile, his best friend, Mr Darcy, appears pompous and arrogant.
When Bingley suggests that Darcy dance with Lizzie, Jane's sister, Darcy slights her by saying she's, 'tolerable I suppose but not handsome enough to tempt me.' Lizzie's astonished to hear such censure and laughs it off to her best friend, Charlotte. At this moment, Darcy first notices Lizzie properly.
At Sir William Lucas' party, Darcy is further captivated by Lizzie's playful manner and clever wit. When she turns him down for a dance, his fascination grows.
Meanwhile, her younger sister, Lydia, flirts with anyone in a military uniform.
When Jane's invited to dine at Netherfield with Bingley's sisters, she catches a fever and is bedridden for days. Lizzie takes it upon herself to nurse her sick sister. But she's disconcerted at spending time in the company of Darcy, who she truly believes disapproves of her. However, his opinion of her is quite the opposite.
Lizzie's relieved to leave Netherfield. But Jane is pleased at capturing Bingley's heart.
