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4 Extra Debut. James, inspired by Austen, plots how to win his girlfriend back. Kobna Holdbrook Smith stars as a modern day Mr Darcy.

By Charlotte Jones.

Ever wondered what your favourite literary characters would do if they were around today? City boy James takes inspiration from his girlfriend's beloved Austen in plotting how to win her back. He wants to grab her attention with an offer he hopes she can't refuse.

Produced by Lucy Collingwood.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Jul 201702:30

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as James

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as James
We have this joke. Me and Fran. When I don’t know what to do about something, she says: “What would Mr Darcy do?”

Credits

RoleContributor
JamesKobna Holdbrook-Smith
JazleneDanielle Vitalis
CharlieWilf Scolding
SueRosie Cavaliero
ProducerLucy Collingwood
WriterCharlotte Jones

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Mar 201410:45
  • Mon 3 Mar 201419:45
  • Mon 17 Jul 201714:30
  • Tue 18 Jul 201702:30

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