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Jane Eyre (BBC) [2007] [2006]Jane Eyre (BBC) [2007] [2006]
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Simply the best adaptation of JE! Ruth Wilson is perfect! I love it and I could watch it endless times.
Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]
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This is now a classic adaptation and as well it should be because it's brilliant from start to finish.
Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]
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Wonderful version of JA's most mature novel.
North And South : Complete BBC SeriesNorth And South : Complete BBC Series
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Sparks fly between a no-nonsense Northern mill-owner and Margaret Hale, a clergyman's daughter from the South.
Wives And Daughters [1999]Wives And Daughters [1999]
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Another adaptation of a classic Gaskell novel. Wonderfully involving and moving.
Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]
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A fantastic version of a JA classic. It has it's faults but it is great all the same.
Northanger Abbey [2007]Northanger Abbey [2007]
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Perfectly captures the jokey and light hearted quality of Austen's gothic satire.
Emma [1996]Emma [1996]
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I've never found a totally satisfactory version of Emma but this is not far off the mark.
Cranford : Complete BBC Series [2007]Cranford : Complete BBC Series [2007]
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Absolutely wonderful portrayal of Gaskell's town of 'Amazon women'!
Bleak House [2005]Bleak House [2005]
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Faithful to the original but with a fascinating contemporary feel.
Our Mutual Friend [1998]Our Mutual Friend [1998]
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Excellent adaptation of one of Dickens' best.
David Copperfield [1999]David Copperfield [1999]
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Excellently entertaining with something for everyone.
Little Women [1995]Little Women [1995]
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Lovely lovely story!
The History Of Tom Jones A Foundling [1997]The History Of Tom Jones A Foundling [1997]
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Very funny adaptation of Fielding's bawdy novel.
The Importance Of Being Earnest [2002]The Importance Of Being Earnest [2002]
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A very well done version of Wilde's very funny play.