Jane Austen’sPride and Prejudiceis one of those classic novels that has become an indelible part of pop culture, thanks to near-countless adaptations over the years as films, TV miniseries, web series, and more. It’s to the point where while some people play pick-up games of basketball, other people sit around and fight over who the best Fitzwilliam Darcy was.
And look, I loveMatthew Macfadyenand he did a fine job indeed inJoe Wright’s 2005 film alongsideKeira Knightley. But those who are correct in all ways agree that the answer isColin Firthin the 1995 adaptation written byAndrew Daviesfor the BBC, and the streaming platform BritBox just gave them a whole lot of additional evidence. The six-part miniseries, featuring the luminousJennifer Ehleas Elizabeth Bennet, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and to pay tribute to this lush take on love and manners in 19th century England, BritBox will be streaming an exclusive remastered edition of the classic.
Anyone who has watched any TV made by Britain in the 1990s knows that a bit of remastering goes a long way, as seen in the photos below, which also feature co-starsCrispin Bonham-CarterandSusannah Harkeras Charles Bingley and Jane Bennet. Even if you were watching it on VHS, of course, the chemistry between Firth and Ehle would sizzle off the screen. But this way, you get to watch the lake scene the way God intended — as clearly as humanly possible.
The remasteredPride and Prejudicewill begin streaming on Sept. 25 on BritBox. Until then, enjoy the photos below.
