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Pride and prejudice.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: R-B01668-9 | Roadshow EntertainmentPublication details: Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Roadshow Entertainment, 2009.Description: 2 DVD-videos (ca. 390 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cmOther title:
  • Jane Austen's Pride and prejudice
Uniform titles:
  • Pride and prejudice (Television program : 1995)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 791.4372 22
Contents:
Disc 1 - Episodes 1-3 -- Disc 2 - Episodes 4-6.
Production credits:
  • Directed by Simon Langton ; adapted by Andrew Davies ; produced by Sue Birtwistle.
Cast: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle.Summary: "The arrival of the wealthy Mr Darcy in the neighbourhood 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 gentleman. That fate befalls the spirited Elizabeth. Judging him on first impressions and the malicious gossip of friends, she rejects his advances. However, as she busies herself with the stormy romances and scandal of her sisters, she once again finds herself in his company. Gradually her opinions of this proud young man begin to change. Amid a host of delightful characters, and against a background of grand stately homes and beautiful countryside, this famous romance runs its rocky course"--Container.
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DVD Melbourne Athenaeum Library DVD PRI Available 064216
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"R-B01668-9".

Based on the novel of the same title written by Jane Austen.

Originally broadcast on the BBC between 24th and 29th September 1995.

Special features: a turning point for period drama, explanation of restoration process, page to screen.

Disc 1 - Episodes 1-3 -- Disc 2 - Episodes 4-6.

Directed by Simon Langton ; adapted by Andrew Davies ; produced by Sue Birtwistle.

Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle.

"The arrival of the wealthy Mr Darcy in the neighbourhood 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 gentleman. That fate befalls the spirited Elizabeth. Judging him on first impressions and the malicious gossip of friends, she rejects his advances. However, as she busies herself with the stormy romances and scandal of her sisters, she once again finds herself in his company. Gradually her opinions of this proud young man begin to change. Amid a host of delightful characters, and against a background of grand stately homes and beautiful countryside, this famous romance runs its rocky course"--Container.

Censorship classification: G.

Originally broadcast on the BBC between 24th and 29th September 1995.

PAL ; Region 4.

In English. English SDH and English audio description.

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