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Pride and Prejudice (BBC, 1980)
starring: Elizabeth Garvie, David Rintoul, Emma Jacobs, Moir Leslie, Sabina Franklyn
directed by: Cyril Coke

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 9780790770277
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, NTSC
ISBN: 079077027X
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 24, 2004
Running Time: 265 minutes
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: 1980
Sales Rank: 5437
MPN: WARDE1687D

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/22/2005 Starring: Desmond Adams Edward Arthur Rating: Nr Director: Cyril Coke

Amazon.com:
In Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the arrival of a young, well-off, eligible man named Mr. Bingley sends the Bennet household--with five girls of a marrying age--into a tizzy. But it's the introduction of Mr. Bingley's friend, Mr. Darcy (played with an imperious scowl by David Rintoul), that sets in motion the fate of Elizabeth Bennet (the adorable Elizabeth Garvie), resolved only after a labyrinth of social and personal complexities. Austen's novels are miracles of skillful plotting, fusing a rich understanding of psychological motivation with whimsical turns of chance. This superb BBC adaptation from 1980 zips along, thanks to lively performances, fluid direction, and a keen grasp of the wit of Austen's dialogue (expertly translated to the screen by British novelist Fay Weldon) and her satirical characters, who range from clever and kind to utterly odious. Due to its faithfulness and deep appreciation of the material, this five-episode miniseries stands up against any other film or television adaptation (at least nine to date), though Rintoul may not sets hearts aflutter the way Colin Firth did in the also excellent 1995 miniseries. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- The Purist's Version
This version might be called The Purist's Version of P&P. I saw this when it originally aired on Masterpiece Theatre in 1980 and bought the video shortly thereafter. It is now worn out from repeated viewing, so I'm happy that the DVD is now available.

Essentially, I think this version (vs. the Colin Firth A&E version) adheres to the novel better and to the spirit of Jane Austen. While I enjoy that version and Mr. Firth, it includes scenes not in the novel, has a more modern sensibility and is more overtly romantic (though not as romantic as the 2005 version).

I believe Jane Austen's words are the real joy of this version. They come alive and absolutely sparkle in the hands of these actors! In addition, there are two characters that I believe are distinctly better ... Read More

Rating:

- Easily the best video presentation.
I'm not the first one to say this: Miss Garvie's presentation of Eliza Bennet ought to be considered canonical. I've been hoping for a DVD version for years now.

Rating:

- #3
Well, love the book, but this adaptation is my least favorite after 2005 and 1995 (Colin Firth) versions. I am a strong believer in a great sexual attraction between Elizabeth and Darcy (after all, what else could have attracted a rich man to a poor girl in those days?). Didn't see any chemistry between them in this film. Darcy was so stiff, I couldn't find anything attractive about him, whereas I fantacise (A LOT!) about Colin Firth's and Matthew McFayden's Darcys. Elizabeth Bennett is nice enought, cute and witty, but appeared a litlle gold-diggerish in this version. Didn't like how Lydia's storyline was portrayed either. But overall worth watching
Pride and Prejudice (BBC, 1980)

Rating:

- My favorite Pride & Prejudice
I originally watched this version on Masterpiece Theatre in the early 1980s and am so pleased that it is now available on DVD. Like most of the other reviewers, I have seen the 1995 A&E version, and while I can understand the appeal of 1995 version (quality of cinematography, sound, etc.), not to mention that A&E spiced it up in order to appeal to late 20th century viewers, I prefer the 1980 version. The 1980 version is truer to the book; I get a much better sense of the relationships (Austen's novels are all about relationships) the characters, not just Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, have with one another, and there are no gratuitous scenes such as Mr. Darcy's wet shirt and the sight of one of the young Bennett sisters in her underwear, which apparently the 1995 producers thought necessary to ... Read More

Rating:

- Close, But Still My Favorite
I first saw this version on Masterpiece Theater in the early 80's when I was in high school. I had not read the book yet at that time but I was quite captivated by Elizabeth Garvie's portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet. (My being a 16 year old boy also might have had something to do with it.) Unfortunately I missed the final episode so I had to get the book. I have lost count how many times I have read it since. It is by far my favorite book which is a little odd since I tend to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books usually.

I bought the VHS set as soon as it was available for both the 1980 and 1995 productions and I now own all three of the newer versions on DVD. I watched them all this weekend and found myself unintentionally comparing them. What I found is that, while I like them all, ... Read More

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