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Last broadcast on Sun, 11 Oct 2009, 01:40 on BBC One (Northern Ireland only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Adaptation of the Jane Austen classic by BAFTA award-winning writer Sandy Welch.
Nothing delights Emma more than meddling in the love lives of others. But when she takes protege Harriet Smith under her wing, her plans can only end in disaster.
A sumptuous, playful and witty new adaptation of Jane Austen's comic masterpiece from the pen of BAFTA award-winning writer Sandy Welch.
Rich, independent and kind-spirited, Emma Woodhouse has no need to marry, but nothing delights her more than matchmaking those around her. Once she has married off her close companions, she alights upon the pretty Harriet Smith to fashion into her new playmate and ally.
She persuades Harriet that she is too good for her suitor, the farmer Robert Martin, and encourages her to set her sights higher. But close family friend Mr Knightley warns Emma that her meddling will cause great pain - to both Robert and Harriet. Emma refuses to listen, and Mr Knightley is furious at Emma's stubbornness.
Highlight: Emma and Harriet meet Mr Martin
Emma and Harriet bump into Mr Martin to Emma's disgust. Who else will she meet on her travels?
Image: Behind the scenes of Emma
Emma (Romola Garai) pays careful attention to Jim O'Hanlon's direction while Harriet (Louise Dylan) is more interested in the authentic produce carefully positioned in her basket.
Credits
- Emma
- Romola Garai
- Mr Knightley
- Jonny Lee Miller
- Mr Woodhouse
- Michael Gambon
- Miss Bates
- Tamsin Greig
- Anne Taylor/Weston
- Jodhi May
- Mr Elton
- Blake Ritson
- Harriet Smith
- Louise Dylan
- Mr Weston
- Robert Bathurst
- Mrs Goddard
- Veronica Roberts
- Robert Martin
- Jefferson Hall
- Mrs Bates
- Valerie Lilley
- John Knightley
- Daniel Fredenburgh
- Isabella Knightley
- Poppy Miller
- Mrs Woodhouse
- Annabel Mullion
- Mrs Churchill
- Susie Trayling
- Director
- Jim O'Hanlon
- Producer
- George Ormond
- Writer
- Sandy Welch
Broadcasts
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Sun 4 Oct 200921:00
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Mon 5 Oct 200920:00
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Sat 10 Oct 200901:10
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Sat 10 Oct 200901:40
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Sat 10 Oct 200917:50
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Sat 10 Oct 200921:15
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Sun 11 Oct 200901:40
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