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The arrival of Mr Bingley causes great excitement within the Bennet family. One of her five daughters, Mrs Bennet feels, is sure to capture the heart of the young aristocrat.

Colin Firth stars as Mr Darcy in this iconic BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by writer Andrew Davies. The arrival of the wealthy Mr Bingley causes great excitement within the Bennet family. One of her five daughters, Mrs Bennet feels, is sure to capture the heart of the wealthy young aristocrat. Meanwhile the wilful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr Darcy.

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Wed 4 Jun 202522:15
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Carl Davis

    Pride And Prejudice (Opening Title Music)

Credits

Elizabeth BennetJennifer Ehle
Mr DarcyColin Firth
Jane BennetSusannah Harker
Lydia BennetJulia Sawalha
Mrs. BennetAlison Steadman
Mr. BennetBenjamin Whitrow
Mr BingleyCrispin Bonham-Carter
Kitty BennetPolly Maberly
Mary BennetLucy Briers
Miss BingleyAnna Chancellor
Mrs HurstLucy Robinson
WriterAndrew Davies
DirectorSimon Langton

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Sep 199521:00
    BBC One except East, East Midlands & South West
  • Wed 27 Sep 199521:00
    BBC One East, East Midlands, Scotland HD, South West & Yorkshire only
  • Sat 30 Sep 199518:10
    BBC Two
  • Sat 9 Feb 200819:25
    BBC Four
  • Thu 7 May 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 4 Jun 202001:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 3 Jan 202422:15
    BBC Four
  • Wed 4 Jun 202522:15
    BBC Four

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