Episode 1
The arrival of Mr Bingley causes great excitement within the Bennet family. One of her five daughters, Mrs Bennet feels, is sure to capture the heart of the young aristocrat.
Colin Firth stars as Mr Darcy in this iconic BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by writer Andrew Davies. The arrival of the wealthy Mr Bingley 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 aristocrat. Meanwhile the wilful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr Darcy.
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00:00Carl Davis
Pride and Prejudice (Opening Title Music)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennet | Jennifer Ehle |
| Mr Darcy | Colin Firth |
| Jane Bennet | Susannah Harker |
| Lydia Bennet | Julia Sawalha |
| Mrs. Bennet | Alison Steadman |
| Mr. Bennet | Benjamin Whitrow |
| Mr Bingley | Crispin Bonham-Carter |
| Kitty Bennet | Polly Maberly |
| Mary Bennet | Lucy Briers |
| Miss Bingley | Anna Chancellor |
| Mrs Hurst | Lucy Robinson |
| Writer | Andrew Davies |
| Director | Simon Langton |
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