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Jane Austen Adaptations
Emma [1996]Emma [1996]
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I've never seen it but it came out at the same time as the Paltrow version
Emma [1996]Emma [1996]
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Very much a Hollywood adaptation: pretty, but with little else.
Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]Sense And Sensibility (Collector's Edition) [1996]
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Emma Thomson's Oscar winner. It may not be very faithful but it is very good,
Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]
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So very good. Also, gave us Colin Firth as Darcy
Pride & Prejudice - 2005Pride & Prejudice - 2005
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A more realistic styled adaptation that's very emotionally deep. Just don't watch the alt end, it is terrible!
Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]Persuasion : Complete BBC Adaptation [1995]
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This one was produced at the same time as the 1995 P&P and, while not so resoundingly fab, is very good.
Northanger Abbey [1986]Northanger Abbey [1986]
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Terrible, but hilarious.
Mansfield Park [1983]Mansfield Park [1983]
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I've only just bought this so I don't know what it's like yet. Looks like standard BBC adaptation fare.
Emma [1972]Emma [1972]
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I have vague memories of this from school, it was alright.
Sense And Sensibility (BBC) [1981]Sense And Sensibility (BBC) [1981]
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Haven't seen it but no doubt it's a quality dramatisation from the BBC.
Mansfield Park [2007]Mansfield Park [2007]
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Touted as a raunchier version with a tomboy Fanny Price. Starring Billie Piper aka Rose from Dr Who.
Mansfield Park [1999] [2000]Mansfield Park [1999] [2000]
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Stylish adaptation that tries to uncover the truths behind the situations in the novels; controversial for it's inclusion of sex, slavery and hints of lesbian desire.
Persuasion : Complete ITV Adaptation [2007]Persuasion : Complete ITV Adaptation [2007]
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This is a lovely adaption from the clutch that came out in 2007. Has Giles from Buffy: The Vampire Slayer (Anthony Head) in it.
Northanger Abbey [2007]Northanger Abbey [2007]
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A second adaptation for Jane Austen's least adapted novel. This is in no way as bad as the 80s version and is from the 2007 run.
Persuasion [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Persuasion [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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This is the oldest BBC adaptation on this list. Region 1.
Pride and Prejudice [1980] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Pride and Prejudice [1980] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Adapted by Fay Weldon, this adaptation takes strong measures to include as much of the novel as possible, using VO to include Elizabeth's inner world. Region 1.
Pride and Prejudice [1940] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Pride and Prejudice [1940] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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The oldest available adaptation which is adapted as much from Helen Jerome's play as the novel and with Aldous Huxley working on the script. Basically a screwball comedy- to the plot's detriment. R1.