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Season 1 – Emma on Masterpiece

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Adaptation of the Jane Austen classic by BAFTA award-winning writer Sandy Welch.
Emma on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bolstered by a charming supporting cast, Romola Garai's enchanting performance as the titular heroine makes this Emma a commendable adaptation.

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John Preston Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/21/2019
[Romola] Garai was particularly good at capturing Emma's infuriating insularity, her smug belief in her own judgement - an ecstatic little quiver would pass through her as she brought off another successful pairing. Go to Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian 11/21/2019
Romola Garai is a lively and enthusiastic Emma. Go to Full Review Tom Sutcliffe Independent (UK) 11/21/2019
Romola Garai doesn't capture the sense of frustrated intelligence that makes Emma bearable on the page. Go to Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media 05/18/2021
4/5
Period dramas can get a bad reputation as a bit of an endurance test, but these four episodes fly by, light and whimsical, and full of humor to boot. Go to Full Review Renie Scolaro Mora PopMatters 11/21/2019
6/10
Its to this version's credit that the social critique in [Jane] Austen's novel is neither trivialized nor tweaked to seem sympathetic for a modern audience. Austen fans will be happy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher R @RT33320041 06/28/2024 Excellent BBC adaption of Austen's Emma. A perfect romance series -- as great even as the Colin Firth Pride and Predjudice without the morality tale preaching that feels dated in the latter. See more Read all reviews
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Blake Ritson

Mr. Elton

Christina Cole

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Dan Fredenburgh

John Knightley

Jodhi May

Mrs. Weston

Jonny Lee Miller

Mr. Knightley

Laura Pyper

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2009 Emma convinces Harriet Smith that she is too good for Robert Martin. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2009 Emma wants Harriet to marry Mr. Elton; Emma becomes the subject of unwanted attention. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2009 Emma teases Mr. Knightley about Jane; Emma examines her feelings for Frank. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2009 Emma insults Miss Bates and realizes she made a mistake. Details

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Emma on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jim O'Hanlon
Executive Producer
Phillippa Giles
Screenwriter
Jane Austen, Sandy Welch
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2009