Let's give credit to Charlotte, the pragmatist. She had no romantic illusions about her prospects being both plain and poor. Collins was her best chance at a happy future and she had the wit to both navigate his foolishness and create her own internal world.
True Austen is queen Cant change her writing They r fully faithfilul to script So magical results No adaptatn snywhere near this..😍🙌💃 Wth colin as Darcy Series is speechlessly awesum
I love the scene when Mr Collins is dancing with Lizzie and gazes in admiration at her gracefulness and beauty, only to stuff up his next dance movement completely. He is a welcome comedic addition to the story.
@@monmothma3358 no, Darcy is not smiling at Collins, he has no interest in Collins at all because he is of no importance. Darcy is smiling at Lizzy and of her embarrassment of Collins.
About miss Bingleys age: they say here she is 27 years old, but actually in the book it is not mentioned how old she is. There are many analyses arguing she is actually younger than Lizzy. (Based on the fact that mr Bingley is in his early twenties and she is described as his younger sister). For me, thinking about miss Bingley as a teenager, her being catty makes a lot more sense.
Caroline Bingley was from a family new to high society. Ironically, Anne Chancellor (who wonderfully portrayed her in this superb version of Pride and Prejudice) is from a traditional upper class background and that was also true of Marsha FitzAlan who played Caroline in the admirable adaptation made by the BBC in 1979.
I am happy for Miss Bingley at the end of the story. She will at least live out her life in comfort through her attachment to her brother and Georgiana. She manages to reconcile herself to Darcy's marriage and leaves off attacking Elizabeth. It did not seem she wanted Darcy anywhere near as much as she wanted the wealth, position, and security of being his wife.
I actually understand Ms.Bingley. Finding a husband at her time was a question of survival, not choice. And she can't really marry just anyone, it has to be someone suitable for her class, otherwise she will be dishonored and ostracized by her peers, friends and by her own family. That desperation can also be seen on who her sister ended up marriying, who, yes is of their social class, but definitely not someone attractive or even respectable in his manners.
Why does Austen choose to hide Darcy's evolution until the end of the story? Is it just so we can witness Elizabeth in sustained suspense? Collins is a counterpoint to Darcy. Collins is a fearful climber but Darcy is already at the top. And though Collins is obsequious to Lady Catherine, they are both two peas in a pod. They are both convinced their world view is the only correct view to which all others must conform.
I have to keep reminding myself that it takes a really brilliant actor to make you dislike someone so much even after the show has ended. It has taken me a while to accept her in any other role.
This is dire. The people doing the analysis have completely misunderstood Austen's work. Darcy isn't a messed up person. Collins doesn't think he's on top of the world. They're twisting completely what Austen tried to show. Awful.
Yeah, but neither of us is 200 years old either, but "you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person." Consider, if they were totally clueless, then the 1995 version wouldn't be so fine.
You must have seen, and hated, the TV program that the BBC did in 1938 then. What were they thinking, reducing it to one hour? Are you aware, by the way, that, while "rho" is perfectly correct, "heta" is not an actual letter in the Greek alphabet?
This is my favorite Pride and Prejudice ever. All of the cast members were absolutely perfect. Just perfect.
The Gold Standard of P&P productions. I never tire of saying this.
Davod Bamber is certainly my favourite among all the people who have played Mr. Collins. Wonderful acting.
I don't think that the public understood what a brilliant performance that Bamber gave of this role. One of the best in the series.
He should have had an award.
You are so right! He portrays Mr. Collins to perfection.
The whole piece is superbly cast. The man who plays Mr Collins, David Bamber, is brilliant, hilarious.
He just oozes smarm...😅
This is the best adaptation ever... The characters are so faithfully portrayed and believable. It is very emotional as well!
Definitely!
Anna Chancellor has such striking features. And such immaculate ivory skin! I couldn't believe it when I realised they didn't wear makeup!
Let's give credit to Charlotte, the pragmatist. She had no romantic illusions about her prospects being both plain and poor. Collins was her best chance at a happy future and she had the wit to both navigate his foolishness and create her own internal world.
Charlotte wasn’t poor. Her father’s money was not entailed, but single at 27 had no independence or standing.
The best adaptation ever because it fully does justice to Jane Austens writing.
True
Austen is queen
Cant change her writing
They r fully faithfilul to script
So magical results
No adaptatn snywhere near this..😍🙌💃
Wth colin as Darcy
Series is speechlessly awesum
2020 is 25 years since it was first shown. And if they decide to repeat the series 25 times a year for the rest of my life...Bring it on!
I love the scene when Mr Collins is dancing with Lizzie and gazes in admiration at her gracefulness and beauty, only to stuff up his next dance movement completely. He is a welcome comedic addition to the story.
And Darcy watching them both, smiling at Collins...
@@monmothma3358 no, Darcy is not smiling at Collins, he has no interest in Collins at all because he is of no importance. Darcy is smiling at Lizzy and of her embarrassment of Collins.
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These actors express their truth of the wonderful works of Jane Austen in her characters. That's why it is so wonderfully played.
About miss Bingleys age: they say here she is 27 years old, but actually in the book it is not mentioned how old she is. There are many analyses arguing she is actually younger than Lizzy. (Based on the fact that mr Bingley is in his early twenties and she is described as his younger sister). For me, thinking about miss Bingley as a teenager, her being catty makes a lot more sense.
I love Anna Chancellor's performance! I can't forget her line "What ever did you mean, sir?" (when she and Lizzy were walking about in the room)
She is so good!
@@dubbelhenke854 it takes a certain talent to be able to deliver such venom with such style. And you do feel sorry for her, in the end.
The best Miss Bingley on screen
Caroline Bingley was from a family new to high society. Ironically, Anne Chancellor (who wonderfully portrayed her in this superb version of Pride and Prejudice) is from a traditional upper class background and that was also true of Marsha FitzAlan who played Caroline in the admirable adaptation made by the BBC in 1979.
Anne Chancellor is also a descendant of Jane Austen's brother...
I am happy for Miss Bingley at the end of the story. She will at least live out her life in comfort through her attachment to her brother and Georgiana. She manages to reconcile herself to Darcy's marriage and leaves off attacking Elizabeth. It did not seem she wanted Darcy anywhere near as much as she wanted the wealth, position, and security of being his wife.
I actually understand Ms.Bingley.
Finding a husband at her time was a question of survival, not choice.
And she can't really marry just anyone,
it has to be someone suitable for her class, otherwise she will be dishonored and ostracized by her peers, friends and by her own family.
That desperation can also be seen on who her sister ended up marriying,
who, yes is of their social class, but definitely not someone attractive or even respectable in his manners.
Why does Austen choose to hide Darcy's evolution until the end of the story? Is it just so we can witness Elizabeth in sustained suspense? Collins is a counterpoint to Darcy. Collins is a fearful climber but Darcy is already at the top. And though Collins is obsequious to Lady Catherine, they are both two peas in a pod. They are both convinced their world view is the only correct view to which all others must conform.
Mr. Collins Is very funny.
Wonderfully and masterly played by Bamber.
Bamber is brilliant
Darcy’s a darling!
I'd like to have special features such as this in dvd!
Brilliant !
Where did this come from? I'd love to get this on DVD!
Miss Bingley is so repellent :-P (giggles)
I have to keep reminding myself that it takes a really brilliant actor to make you dislike someone so much even after the show has ended. It has taken me a while to accept her in any other role.
When firth quotes mr darcyyy
Please can someone tell me whos that couple in the coach with Lizzy and Maria. They are actors. Just can't remember their names.
Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennet are the two comedians in the story. I suspose some comedy is needed.
Eh, it's NBC that have blocked some of the vids
How utterly pemberly of you to post all this!
wow.... two rows of teeth
It's been a while since I watched this... what are you referring to??
This is dire. The people doing the analysis have completely misunderstood Austen's work. Darcy isn't a messed up person. Collins doesn't think he's on top of the world. They're twisting completely what Austen tried to show. Awful.
The people doing the analysis are the actors and screenwriters and directors... Just saying.
It was a great book long before any of them were born.
Yeah, but neither of us is 200 years old either, but "you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person." Consider, if they were totally clueless, then the 1995 version wouldn't be so fine.
I'm 102 years old.
You must have seen, and hated, the TV program that the BBC did in 1938 then. What were they thinking, reducing it to one hour? Are you aware, by the way, that, while "rho" is perfectly correct, "heta" is not an actual letter in the Greek alphabet?