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Season 1 – Pride and Prejudice

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Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters attempt to navigate the world of love and high society in an age where class and money matter.
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Tony Scott Variety Apr 11, 2019
With a lovely, appropriate score by Carl Davis, the comedy of characters is a delight. Go to Full Review Karen Valby Entertainment Weekly Apr 11, 2019
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[Colin Firth's] Darcy, regal rigidity irresistibly crumpled at the feet of our zingy heroine, is the stuff of a girl's romantic dreams, right up there with horses and Paris in the spring. Go to Full Review Gerard Gilbert Independent (UK) Apr 11, 2019
As far as TV adaptations of literary classics go, this is probably as good as it gets. Go to Full Review Alison Graham Radio Times Apr 11, 2019
Colin Firth is Mr Darcy -- cool, arrogant, cruel and a bit sexy. Yes, he takes an impromptu swim in his blouson and breeches and emerges, dripping, into the melting hearts of millions of sighing women. Go to Full Review Mel Campbell Junkee Apr 11, 2019
Deeply comforting on an aesthetic level. At six hours, it's the perfect length to occupy a rainy weekend or a day sick at home, and its narrative unfolds at a steady, inexorable pace, as gracefully as the formation dances in the ball scenes. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine Apr 11, 2019
B
At six hours, this BBC adaptation is a good deal more thorough than necessary... But Colin Firth is magnificent as her beau, haughty, mercurial Mr. Darcy. And there are flashes of Austen's heartbreakingly accurate wit. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Olivia H @Livvy_h Aug 18, 2026 Hands down the best adaptation of the novel. The tension and chemistry between Lizzy and Mr Darcy is electric. Ehle and Firth are incredible, but the supporting cast are also great. The scenery, music, I loved all of it. See more Ivneet K @RT87906914 Jul 28, 2026 Absolutely fantastic! See more Chloe P @RT43897958 Feb 16, 2026 A classic! Whitty and charming with great performances, loved this! See more Swaus G @SwausGebouwen Feb 14, 2026 It's as-good as the movie, but I prefer this series to the movie because it's drawn out for longer and therefore you can enjoy it more! This adaptation of P&J will be watched for hundreds of years. It's cozy and perfect Jennifer Ehle and Susannah Harker command the screen as the eldest 2 Bennet sisters See more Madeleine D @EstelleEclipse Feb 3, 2026 It is such as classic! The enemies-to-lovers trope is done well. Lizzy is very relatable. Good acting. See more Lara T @RT92697895 Jan 31, 2026 Best version adaptation of the book and just gets it correctly!! See more Read all reviews
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Colin Firth

Mr. Darcy

Jennifer Ehle

Lizzie

Crispin Bonham-Carter

Mr. Bingley

Susannah Harker

Jane

Julia Sawalha

Lydia

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Bennet

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1995 Episode 1 When Mr. Bingley moves into the neighborhood, Mrs. Bennet looks to marry off one of her five daughters. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1995 Mr. Collins writes to announce his imminent visit to Longbourn; Mrs. Bennet has high hopes that Collins will propose to one of her daughters, and also expects that Jane will soon be engaged to Mr. Bingley. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1995 Elizabeth learns that Charlotte has accepted a proposal from Mr. Collins; Jane realizes that the Bingleys are ignoring her. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1995 Rejected by Elizabeth, Darcy returns to Rosings Park and writes to her, revealing the truth about Wickham's character. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 1995 Darcy introduces Elizabeth to his sister, Georgiana; in spite of Miss Bingley's best efforts, their relationship is growing warmer, until Elizabeth receives a piece of distressing news from Longbourn. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 1995 Mrs. Bennet is delighted to have one of her daughters married at last; Elizabeth sees Wickham in his true colors, when she meets him again after his elopement; excitement builds when Bingley returns to Netherfield, bringing Darcy with him. Details

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Pride and Prejudice — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Simon Langton
Executive Producer
Michael Wearing, Delia Fine
Screenwriter
Jane Austen, Andrew Davies
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1995
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