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1 online resource (streaming video file) (48 min. 50 sec.) ; 295030413 bytes |
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The Bingleys and Georgiana (Darcy's sister) (Emilia Fox) arrive at Pemberley to call upon Elizabeth Bennet (Jennifer Ehle), who is staying nearby at the inn in Lambton. The visit is a success as Elizabeth immediately warms to Georgiana and Mr Bingley (Crispin Bonham Carter) is clearly delighted to see Elizabeth again.The following evening, Elizabeth and the Gardiners are dining at Pemberley. Elizabeth and Georgiana are taking turns on the piano, when Caroline Bingley (Anna Chancellor) spitefully tries to discompose Elizabeth with a reference to Wickham (Adrian Lukis). Georgiana falters at the piano, obviously distressed, but Elizabeth comes to her rescue, earning Darcy's (Colin Firth) gratitude. The next day, while her aunt and uncle are out for a walk, Elizabeth receives two letters from her sister Jane (Susannah Harker). They contain alarming news. Their foolish sister Lydia (Julia Sawalha) has eloped with Wickham and it is doubtful whether he has any intention of marrying her. The only clue to their whereabouts is that they may be hiding in London. Elizabeth is still in shock when Darcy arrives for a visit. He dispatches a servant to find her aunt and uncle, but receives her news with grim silence. Elizabeth realises that her sister's elopement has brought disgrace to her whole family.At Longbourn, Elizabeth finds the house in uproar. Mrs Bennet (Alison Steadman) is holed up in her room, wailing and feeling sorry for herself. Kitty (Polly Maberly) is defiant, apparently having known of Lydia's plans. Mr Bennet (Benjamin Withrow) has gone to London in search of the runaways. Only Jane is calm, but both she and Elizabeth fear the worst and are well aware of how the scandal will reflect badly on them too. As they wait for news, the odious Mr Collins (David Bamber) arrives. Though he claims he sympathises, he is obviously relieved not to be involved and has even told Lady Catherine de Bourgh (Barbara Leigh Hunt) about it. Elizabeth gets rid of him before she loses her temper. Mr Bennet finally returns from London. Lydia still has not been found although their uncle is still looking.Unknown to anyone, Darcy is also searching for the errant couple. He finally tracks them down to a squalid inn in London. A few days later, Mr Bennet receives a letter from Mr Gardiner. Wickham will marry Lydia, on certain conditions. The terms of the engagement are much lighter than expected, leading Mr Bennet to believe that Mr Gardiner has paid Wickham a great deal of money to bring about the marriage. However can Mr Bennet repay him?PRODUCTION DETAILS:A BBC TV production in association with the Arts and Entertainment Network. Screenplay by Andrew Davies. Executive Producer is Michael Wearing |
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Broadcast 2010-01-10 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)
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Courtship.
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Darcy, Fitzwilliam (Fictitious character)
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Love stories.
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Sisters.
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Young women -- Attitudes.
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England.
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Streaming video
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Ehle, Jennifer, cast
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Firth, Colin, cast
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Fox, Emilia, cast
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Langton, Simon, director
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Legge, Sarah, cast
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