Wickam NEVER intended to marry Lydia. He was very accustomed to sleeping around, gambling his money away, going into massive debt, and running away without paying. He would have done the same to Lydia, which Darcy knew, so he forced Wickam to marry her by offering to pay off his massive debts. This way, Lydia's reputation would be preserved...mostly...and in turn, Darcy protected Elizabeth and her family. Wickam ran away with Lydia because she was an easy target for his temporary lusts. In the end, he paid for that by being stuck with her immature and bothersome ways for life. The book says they never mature, and Lydia continues to write Lizzy and beg for money periodically.

"In this moment, Elizabeth became Georgiana's sister."

The actor who plays Mr. Collins is a stand out! For sure. Brilliantly hilarious performance.

To be fair they were not talking about Scotland as a way to get her far away and hide her. Scotland has different laws than England and you could get married younger without your parents consent in Scotland than England (you still can to this day). So as Lydia was under 18 she could not marry Wickham in England, but you could get married at 16 in Scotland. So "going to Scotland" meant they were going to a place they could get married, and then after being married return home. As Wickham took her straight to London though it proves he never intended to marry her. There is a place just over the border in Scotland called Gretna Green, it became a place where lots of young English people came to get married when their families refused to give consent. It is still a wedding venue now, but a bit like Las Vegas in terms of wedding notoriety.

Your suspicions are correct about Wickham and Lydia being intimate. The book doesn't say it outright, but it's definitely implied. The sad thing is that Lydia seriously believes that she'll be marrying Wickham sooner or later when he had no intention of doing so. Lydia is lucky that Darcy found them at all, it's scary to think about Wickham just up and leaving her in London with no help or money, and she'd definitely be a social outcast by then.

In the book Wickham tells Darcy that it is Lydia's own fault that she chose to go with him. He had been responding to her flirtation and clear interest in him because he enjoyed the attention and didn't mind the idea of possibly getting into her pants (even though he's a grown man and she's a notedly "silly" fifteen year old, which, ew) and he found himself needing to leave anyway because he can't pay his debts and is at the point of getting dishonorably discharged from his position as an officer. He doesn't care about Lydia at all, but since he's got to go and hey, she's offering, he lies to her that he wants to elope and takes her along essentially as a plaything.

This miniseries has a special place in my heart. My eldest son turned me on to it. We watched it together (on vhs!) and our absolute favorite scene was Darcy's first proposal. At one point in that scene, when she rebukes him and calls him ungentlemanly, Colin Firth's reaction/look on his face is such fantastic acting! It was almost as if she slapped him with those words! After we finished watching this miniseries, my son (age 17) went to the library and borrowed the book, so I could read it! Two years later, my son passed from injuries he received in a car accident. I bought this book and the DVD set of this miniseries and I watch it/read it every year. It brings bitter sweet feelings now, but I do still chuckle to myself that, as I read it, I get so caught up in the story. My son used to laugh at me about it back then. It's a way to carry on on something that we shared when he was here.

If you'd like another Jane Austen treasure, I would like to recommend the 1997 film version of "Persuasion" starring Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, and Fiona Shaw. I've watched several film versions of Austen's novel "Persuasion" and this is by far the best cast and acted. The book is wonderful as well. Thank you so much for reacting to this (1995) version of "Pride and Prejudice"! I know you really liked the film version starring Keira Knightley, but I hope you've enjoyed this version as well. 🙂 P.S. And yes, Lydia and Wickham were intimate. But even if they weren't, the mere act of being alone with a man all that time would have been scandalous.

Caroline Bingley is a piece of work for sure! She knew that Lizzy caught Darcy's attention and was a threat to her, since she planned on getting Darcy to marry her so she could help to cement the Bingleys' transition from being nouveau riche to established old money. Caroline is a great example of trying to make herself look good but in the process only shows how horrible she actually is

I am very excited! Hope next is North & South (BBC 2004), with Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe.

Wickham is bad at planning ahead. He didn't want the living Darcy's dad had planned for him, and when taking the payment he supposedly was going to use to study law, he spent that pretty quickly. He's all about immediate gratification. He definitely took advantage of Lydia to scratch an itch.

Loved your reaction. I am glad in this series we got to see Darcy actually change and admit how wrong he had been and give Elizabeth credit for guiding him to become a better man. He wasn't socially awkward or "on the spectrum" - he was oblivious to his own arrogance and haughtiness and perhaps overconcerned with maintaining the dignity of his economic status. I happen to think the fact that his father had died 5 years prior, leaving him at a somewhat young age with the great responsibilities of his large estate and his sister's care - it pushed him to see himself with undue self-importance and overly picky approach to courtship. And no father around to guide him through this stage of life. Also, like you, I really appreciate the brilliant acting and subtlety Jennifer Ehle brought to this role, keeping Elizabeth Bennett appropriate for her era's expectations and the maturity and insight she possessed, while still having that extra sparkle and wit.

Wickham had a lot of debts and had to leave. Lydia was there, she was young and attractive and a twrrible flirt, always throwing herself at him. So he asked her to come with him....because he was horny and she was easy. That's it. I don't think he'd planned any further than that and of course promised he'd marry her to get her to come with, but he clearly had no plans to follow through. He would have left her ruined when he was bored of her until he was bribed to marry her and Darcy made him such a good deal he knew he'd never get such a good opportunity again. Living with a man unmarried was a horrible scandal and would have ruined the reputation of the entire Bennet family. But no I don't believe Wickham had any great scheme or plan to get money when running away with Lydia!

Aww. Yes. That look between Darcy and Elizabeth after she helps Georgiana and protects her is so romantic.

The regency period is known for the dresses to show off the chest, but not pushing up cleavage. If someone was rather small breasted, the foundation garments would have to do a lot of work to make things more visible, and that period went in the direction of softer looks (less rigid stays/corsets, as an example.) That dress design I know as an empire dress. The short jacket you see, the Spencer jacket, was used during the day, as could be shawls, which covered more. Other layers were used to cover up more as well. The neckline on evening dresses was allowed more to be open, not to mention richer fabrics, and more decoration. I love the empire dress, with its simplicity, and comfort. That said, the actor portraying Elizabeth had ample bosom. 🤓

In the book Elizabeth tells her dad that Darcy paid for Wickham to marry Lydia so he knew. He very please by the news and tell Elizabeth that he will offer to pay him back and he knew that Mr Darcy would just talk about his love for Elizabeth and refuse 😄

One of my favorite moments between Jane and Elizabeth is when Elizabeth says "Till I have your goodness, I can never have your happiness." It's so true. Also, If I remember correctly from the book, Wickham fled Brighton because his creditors were after him, and knowing Lydia had a massive crush on him, he figured he might as well have female company on his journey. So they're hiding in London not only from Lydia's family, but from debt collectors. He probably did get some private satisfaction from Darcy footing his bills, though!

Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Darcy's mother were sisters, so that may be why they discussed bethrothing their kids. So, if Darcy had married Anne, he would have been marrying his first cousin. Not unusual for the time, but still. The book doesn’t say what happens to Anne de Bourgh, but I've always been in the camp that Colonel Fitzwilliam (also a cousin) probably marries her, because as a younger son he definitely needs to marry money. At least he seems to be a good guy:)

“Who does that? Witch!” had me rolling on the floor when you were describing Caroline Bingly talking about Elizabeth.

Colin firth really didn’t want to play this part. They really had to convince him! Thank goodness he did. He was a great Mr. Darcy! 😁

The Lydia apple didn't fall far from the Mrs Bennett tree 😂

I'm looking forward to the end. This is my favorite version. My parents and I used to upgrade houses together and one time mom wanted me to look at a closet. I said, "shelves in the closet, a happy thought indeed!" I hope you consider North and South bbc 2004 its a 4 episode series, I can guarantee that your emotions will be everywhere!

By the way, the actor who play Mr Bingley Crispy Bonham-Carter trained as a teacher from 2007 to 2008, and then worked for 10 years teaching English and Classics at Alexandra Park School, a comprehensive school in north London. In 2019, he was appointed an Assistant Head at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet-his "dream job". This school has been named one of the best schools in UK for years. He's also member of the famous family Bonham-Carter that include Helen Bonham-Carter the famous actress.

Colin Firth plays a sweet character in 'Nanny McPhee.' Such a cute movie. Really enjoyed watching this series with you again.

❤ Thank you so much for watching this series! It's been very nostalgic.

"Mr. Collins would have been oiling Lady Catherine De Bourg's rusty parts" The fanfic noone asked for! LOL

Kemi, you perfectly summed up the magnificent acting. Jennifer Ehle's expressive eyes are permanently burned in my memory. I can always recall them even if I haven't watched the series in years. Suggestion for next series: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

You should watch a movie called 'Austenland' its a comedy about a girl obsessed with P&P and wants to live the experience. Its stars Keri Russell, Jane Seymour and Jennifer Coolidge (Stiflers mum😂).

6:17 Thanks for pointing out that men’s choices weren’t always great in history either. As bad as women had it, men without money or inheritance also had limited choices based on their class. Men from the lower classes had it particularly bad, having the “choice” to take on grueling, often dangerous work to support themselves and their families. Life was much harder back then for the majority of people since most were poor, regardless of gender.

The scene at the very beginning of episode 5 is one of my absolute favorites. The pure admiration that Darcy has in his face and the protectiveness over his sister from both him and Elizabeth. And on top of that the knowing glances, it is so well done and I adore the subtlety of it so much!

Wickham’s interest in Lidia Bennet is reflected upon by Elizabeth when she recalls Mr Darcy’s story of Wickham’s attempts to seduce Georgiana, “…she was then but fifteen years old…” It is, therefore, implied that Wickham’s has a sexual interest in post-pubescent but immature young women.

Oh, I LOVE hearing your commentary on this, Kemi, & how it compares in your view with Nigerian culture. "Everything changes but everything stays the same." Totally. Universal stuff, hey? And that's why P&P (& Austen in general) still resonates today. Love it! ❤

hehe, can't blame people for getting excited about you watching these dramas, hardly anyone else is doing it. any channels out there watching period dramas are mainly focussing on the newest ones. the beloved classics are shamefully neglected. I've loved rewatching this with you and hope you had enough fun with it to consider watching others 😊🌻

Fav actor in this Mr Bennet - you get an idea of his charm, wit and intelligence but also his facetiousness, fav actress - I'm tempted to say Lizzie but for me its probably Charlotte - Charlotte is done dirty in other adaptations but here she's done perfectly we see her hard headed good sense.

I could listen to you explaining why this is a great adaptation all day... I know there's the debate on '95 vs '05 adaptation, and I love them both for various and different reasons. But I have to say, for me, Jennifer's Lizzie IS the Lizzie I read in the book. She portraits her wittiness, her flaws and her growth as a character to perfection. And not to mention her "fine eyes" that are so expressive!

Kemi your description of Yoruba/Nigerian dating and courtship culture is so APT!!😊😊 girl....😂

Your mom is a real one. Thank god for strong mothers like that ✌🏼

So very glad you chose to watch this series, as it has allowed me to re-embrace my childhood and the memories of my beloved mother, who adored this show. All of my love to you and yours, and may you find your own Victorian romance!

I’m glad you loved this, and you had so many thoughtful things to say about the issues it raises. Agree Mrs Bennet and Mr Collins dominated any room they were in, those actors certainly nailed their characters from the book! Another vote for North and South, which has so much to say about the world on top of the Romance.

Can’t wait to see you swoon over that ending! 😄

I love this adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Colin Firth should be in every single movie EVER! I didn’t know anything about the guy from Hot Ones so I looked it up. I’m not a proponent of sex work but I do believe, unless what someone does is hurtful to someone else, we all deserve to be treated with respect. He dated her already knowing what her profession was. He knew how far he wanted that relationship to go. He had his fun and then he dropped her when word got out. He should be ashamed of himself.

I love how carried away you get 😂 because me too! It’s like someone passionately discussing it with me hahah Thank you

I’m at 4:01 and I love your international viewpoint when you’re observing the times and relationships in this story. I am glad you take the opportunities to teach and critically observe. We have a lot to learn!

Story about Colin Firth? He was with his Italian fiancées family when P&P was first shown in Britain and got a call about the success of it from his agent. So he went in to dinner and told the Italian family that apparently he was a hearthrob. They all laughed uproariously! 😂

I love how you dissect the story, and how much you care about the characters!

So so happy 😀 you’re finishing this amazing series!! I just down so much over Colin Firth!! Handsome man! Love love his hair! ❤️❤️🙏 You will love how this ends!! Different than the others but extremely unique and beautiful! Colin and Jennifer say so much with their facial expressions without saying anything and that to me is masterful and good acting and few actors/actresses possess that quality. Mom and I love your channel here in So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 keep up the amazing work! ❤️👏👏

I just ran in with my bowl of ice cream!!!

Its such a perfect adaptation in my opinion.

I am looking forward to your commentary, you are literally one of the few channels where I listen to your thoughts after a movie or an episode. Thank you for all of your hard work. Cant wait.

The book heavily implies that Wickham only ran away with Lydia because he wanted to be intimate with her and also because he was chased out of his regiment for debts. The show definitely shows this in action and when Lydia says done she means she's having sex with Wickham.

57:55 Darcy to Wickham: "Don't even think about running"

Hooray for a glorious finale!! The casting for every role in this series was simply perfect 🥰

As a white Northern European woman of Viking descent, thank you for those words at the beginning, as well as the insight into Nigerian culture. Women’s Rights have really only been around for a Century. Let’s keep them going for millennia!

You should also watch Emma ( I like the 1996 version) and the 2008 Sense and Sensibility as I think it is more accurate to the book and usually brings me to tears.

I am just listening to you telling about your observations and experiences. You have so much insight and compassion and sensitivity. Thank you for sharing your experiences and stories!

I have so enjoyed going on this P&P journey again, with you. Thank you so much! You notice so much, and express it so well. Thank you!

21:45 the only people Elizabeth allows to call her Eliza are Charlotte and Sir Lucas. They do it out of fondness but Caroline uses it as a degradation even though she doesn’t have permission to use it.

Actress Joanna Dawid, who played the role of Mrs. Gardiner, is the mother of Emilia Fox, who played Georgiana Darcy. In 1971, Joanna Dawid played Elinor Dashwood in the series "Sense and Sensibility".

Dear Kemi, in the beginning, you said so many true things. Yes, women have come a long way since Pride & Prejudice had been written. On paper, we are treated as equals to men. In society, things are more complicated because they involve the feelings of people and their perception of the sexes, which are the result of upbringing and surroundings. Jane Austen`s views were modern for her time, and she was quite a rebel in her own life. In the 18th century, the novels women read were mainly written by men. What did men know about the complicated emotional life of women? In fact, how much do they understand women`s feelings in this day and age? Men don`t understand the complexity of our emotions, and women don`t understand the simplicity of men`s emotions where relationships are concerned. Women suffer because of certain things men don`t, and men suffer because of other things, women don`t. In 18th-century Western society, the idea of romantic love as a basis for marriage was only starting to bloom. Some embraced it but many young women were so used to the idea of a practical marriage and its advantages that they didn`t really care that much for romantic love. Many saw it as romantic fiction that existed only in novels. But most just couldn`t afford the luxury of being romantic, as Charlotte pointed out. But the majority of young women didn`t suffer because of marrying without love, at least not to the extent we would nowadays. We all know that love and love alone isn`t a guarantee for a successful marriage. Thank you for another lovely reaction, Kemi🤗❤ Greetings from sunny Slovenia 🌞

I loved your reaction and thoughts on this series. A series can go into much more detail than a movie and it was such a delight to watch. The acting was stellar all round. I'm so glad we got the kiss at the end between Lizzie and Darcy. Recently, Mr Darcy's shirt, from the scene where he dove into the pool at Pemberley, was sold at auction to a UK museum for £25000! (other period film costumes were auctioned too)The proceeds go to an arts education charity for children.

Thank you so much for watching this version! Everyone else just watches the movie, which is completely inaccurate to the time period and doesn’t have enough time to tell the story. Like you, I completely get Mrs. Bennett. She knew what had to be done to protect her children! And I adore Alison Steadman in that part. It’s like she stepped right out of the novel. Brilliant!

thank you for your reaction to this. this is the most loyal version to the book and the spirit of the times. many have allready recommended the 1995 version of Persuasion and i would enjoy enormously your reaction to it.

I would just LOVE a video of your thoughts about how modern culture (and your culture) compares to the regency era! Austen novels are great social commentary and some people forget this and just see her as a romance writer when romance is just one aspect of all this! Love your videos, you have a new subscriber 😊

Colin Firth will always be my Mr Darcy. My favorite version of my favorite book💚💚💚💚 Loved your reactions. Thanks for taking the time to watch this mini series

I remember from the book that Wickham had plans that did not include Lydia. He had ambitions of crossing the Atlantic to find some wealthy female he could dupe. He could then dump Lydia with impunity. Darcy's wealth and influence had considerable reach, but not across an ocean.

I was not expecting the Sean Evans tea! lmaooo

So happy you watched this Kemi! This miniseries is so darling, I just love this story so much. Looking forward to more period pieces and heartfelt stories on your channel 💛

“He’s not for the likes of us, he’s for lady Catherine de bourgh” I was SCREAMING that’s exactly right, ladies we could never 😂😂😂

It was a long time since I watched the movie but I remember it missed a lot of what went on. That’s the beauty of this series.

Now you need to do Persuasion! 💗 But it needs to be the 1995 version. The 2022 travesty is trash!! Also, I really think you'd enjoy Lost in Austen. 💗

The way it was written of those horrid women's behaviour judging Elisabeth's looks...well, it just shows people are the same what ever the time in the history. Human race does not evolve...good are good and bad keep their lack of manners. But OH BOY how and love this version of P&P...their acting and the general story telling has more subtleness, yet they are dropping constant hints how their feelings are churning and brain is ticking....there is certain kind of cleverness to it all and it feels like we are peeking into true way of life in that time period. AND I lovely to watch you noticing all those little looks etc that are acted.

Your love for Mr Collins is so delightful 😂 i remember thinking he was so annoying, then grew to love his character after many rewatches. But your love was instant and it was beautiful to witness hahaha. I also believe Mary would have been PERFECT for him! #justiceformary

I'm so glad you enjoyed this series! This is my favorite Pride & Prejudice adaptation, and I think I've seen them all. The Keira Knightley one has grown on my, but I just love Colin Firth as Darcy. They way he looks at Elizabeth while she's at the piano with his sister...swoon! And yes, definitely watch North & South! Richard Armitage was great in it.

Thank you so much for doing a review to the miniseries I've been waiting a long time for someone to do a nice long review of it. Also the reason they were hoping Lydia would go to Scotland is because there she would be allowed to marry Wickham without a parental permission

Women treated “like chattel”… exactly like chattel. We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet. Can’t wait to see your reaction to Barbie! 😉

Lady Catherine does make peace with Elizabeth. It's mentioned on the books epilouge

The bit when the mention Kitty being the least surprised out of all of them - for all his faults I did like the "Kitty......what do you know of this?" look Mr Bennett gave her.

A few things: 1.) I definitely second you watching “North & South” (2004). Richard Armitage is so handsome in it! I love that miniseries! Also, if you’re going to watch any Jane Austen movies, I recommend the 1996 “Emma” with Kate Beckinsale and the 2007 “Persuasion” with Sally Hawkins. Everyone has their opinion on each version, but those are my favorites. 2.) In either the first or second episode you see Darcy getting out of his bath at Bingley’s house (when Jane was sick) and going to the window where he notices Lizzie playing with a dog and he smiles to himself. Well, in the fifth episode (when he’s walking down the hallway with portraits, holding a candlestick) you see two dogs run ahead and one of them looks like the dog Lizzie was playing with in the earlier episode. Perhaps Darcy was smiling to himself then because she was playing with his dog and he was already starting to admire her? 3.) The actors who played Lizzie’s parents were superb! 4.) I so appreciate your comments because they add so much depth which isn’t always the case on reaction channels. Your opinions and perspective are truly pleasant to hear. Thank you!

This was, BY FAR, the most compassionate analysis on Lady Catherine I've ever heard. What fascinating insight.

When mrs Bennet exclaims "Three daughters married! God has been good to us!" it has to be seen in the context of for examples napolionic wars with France, Brittish troups being engaged in wars in India, colonizing Australia or trading in South America etc. There were probably a shortage of eligible men to marry in England at the time this story is set in because young men died on the battlefields or were sent off to the other side of the world to prosper. So the competion for an eligible match were tough, especially when class narrowed suitble matches even more.

I am so so thrilled that you have watched this. I adore your commentary and analysis of the scenes and the actors. Colin Firth is one of thee best actors ever. His character in Bridget jones is based off of Darcy. It’s so fun to watch that now, after watching him in this. You can see the connections. He is one of the rare “eye” actors. They speak volumes. Not to mention his gorgeous soul. And he’s so damned sexy. 😂

I love the scene on the path i so hoped she had changed her mind, and she did ❤

I think the Mr COllins is at Jane and Bingley and Elizabeth and Darcy's weddings in spite of Lady Catherine's objections because when Mr Bennett wrote to him informing him of it he reminded him that Mr Darcy is richer than Lady Catherine - I think that's what the book said.

It's such a delight watching your reaction as the story unfolds. Thank you for giving us a fresh perspective to this love story I first encountered as a young girl.

Next watch Bridget Jones’ Diary as it’s a modern interpretation of Pride and Prejudice, complete with Colin Firth as modern Mr Darcy.

I absolutely loved your reaction. It was full of insight but entertaining as well. Loved your take on Mr. Collins, Jane, Mrs. Bennett as well as Elizabeth and Darcy. Your channel is great!

What inspired Wickham to run off with Lydia? He had reached a point of critical mass with his regiment that was due to explode. He was in debt with local creditors and over his head in gambling debts. A man would not be scorned for owing money to a tailor, but a gambling debt was an inexcusable point of honor. Since Wickham could not pay up, his solution was to run. It seems Lydia's involvement was a spur of the moment and not premeditated. We're told all the local ladies including Lydia admired Wickham's charms. There had to have been some sort of meeting between Wickham and Lydia because she swears Kitty to secrecy before leaving town. Some speculate that Wickham's presumed elopement was aimed at Darcy for revenge or money. I think that is farfetched. I think Wickham too self-indulgent, lacking the discipline to plan and execute an elaborate scheme. Rather like Lydia, he lives within the moment. Since Lydia can never keep her lip zipped there could not have been a long advance plan. I think they simply bumped into each other, began to flirt, and the decision to run off was the result. Lydia would be enamored with the drama of the adventure and Wickham was an opportunist living by the seat of his pants.

THANK YOU for reacting to these - I had wanted to watch them for a while. And now I have love for BOTH interpretations of the book!

Wickham had no morals and he always took the path of least resistance and chased instant gratification. If I recall correctly, Lydia being into him (and actually coming on to him) was just convenient fun for him and as he had to run away anyway from his debtors (things had gotten dire for him in Brighton as his debts were enormous), he did not mind company when on the run. He did not plan ahead, he had no clue about Darcy being interested in Elizabeth, he just took Lydia with him because of his lust, Lydia being willing, -- and having met the family -- believing her family to be not well connected and not of any consequence, so he could do that unpunished. Yes, he slept with Lydia and was already bored and annoyed by her. (Like her mother in her youth, Lydia did not have any depth of character, she had her looks and vivacious nature. Her mother was very lucky that a decent gentleman, Mr Bennett, was infatuated with her and married her before realising that she is not the person he believed her to be -- sadly it was a marriage of inequals in more ways than one. Mr Bennett's constant sarcasm and wit was to distance him from all of that and protect himself. Although, he has happiness in his life due to his two eldest daughters and all his books). As for Lydia, her marriage with Wickham was not a happy one -- while married, he continued with his drinking, gambling, philandering. Meanwhile, Mr Bennett was his happiest when visiting Pemberley, spending months with his most favourite daughter, became great friends with Darcy, and spent countless hours at Pemberley's remarkable library... And after Mrs Bennett had married off three of her daughters, we can only hope she calmed down a bit and allowed her to be happy. :) I definitely recommend North and South, this miniseries has many touching moments. Speaking of what options did poor gentlewomen have, one path to be able to support oneself was to become a governess. Now, governesses were higher ranking than mere servants, yet they were not equals of the family members. I would definitely recommend watching Jane Eyre. It takes place a few decades later than the Pride & Prejudice, the female protagonist is a strong woman with integrity. There are several adaptations that all have their own merits. Perhaps start with the one with Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens (2006). The extended edition if possible (there is a shorter version that omits many important scenes). Oh, incidentally, there are also miniseries called "Lost in Austen" where a young woman from the 21st century London accidentally ends up inside the Austen's Pride and Prejudice book and messes up all the events, while Elizabeth has taken her place in modern London and thrives. In that version, Wickham turns out to be a good guy, Lady Katherine is formidable and very smart, Mrs Bennett is also rather smart when she shows her true face, and Mr Collins has several brothers who are so much worse than him...absolutely horrible 😂 As for the same era as Pride & Prejudice, there's Vanity Fair. All the characters are flawed and antiheroes, yet it is a fascinating story of a woman trying to get ahead in the society no matter what (and almost succeeding).

Lady Catherine wasn't insulting the grass (so I wouldn't put it past her). "Wilderness" is a gardening term. It refers to piece of woodland in a garden, despite the name it wasn't wild but carefully maintained to look like untamed nature - like a no makeup makeup look for your garden. They were very fashionable at the time.

Instantly subscribes! I'm still reeling from you watching this beautiful series, I'm just so happy you checked it out. That was a wonderful watchalong with you, thank you for that! And I've mentioned this before about the actress that played Lizzy and another Austen-period-set movie you really will get into... after this mini series came out, and because of it... when they were making the screen adaptation of the 1990 novel, Possesion, the casting department, the producers, and yeah, pretty much all of England (no, really) said there was no one other than Jennifer Ehle who could play one of the key characters. I hope you check out the 2002 movie, Possesion, it's so good. Also with Gwyneth Paltrow. -PRETTY PLEASE, lol.

I love your insightful commentary! It' s incredible to me how much of the nuance and subtext you pick up on without even having read the book. This series is truly brilliant for incorporating so much of that subtext that is present in the book. I watched it first too, then read the book after. You have a wonderful experience ahead of you if you' re planning to read it! I have read it a few times now and I still discover new insights and perspectives.

I am so glad you are enjoying this series! To complete your exploration of Pride and Prejudice, I strongly urge you to check out the 1940 version with Lawrence Olivier and Greer Garson, two HUGE stars of their era. It is still a great film -- and yet it is still different than the other two versions you have checked out.

I loved how Lizzy found silver lining in situation and "banished" Collins 😂

You have to watch Death comes to Pemberley written by PD James. I love how she deals with what happens. She's was a wonderful famous writer. I also read a book about the Collins and I found it very interesting. In the book, Lady Catherine De Bourgh daughter stay single and Mr Collins wife Charlotte had a affair. The book is called Charlotte. It was credible, imaginative and funny.

Since you enjoyed watching the film and mini-series so much. Specifically the additional information the series provides. I'd recommend Sense & Sensibility 2008 BBC mini-series. It is 3 episodes, I believe. The screenplay is by Andrew Davies, same as this Pride & Prejudice 1995 series. It has all sisterly love and romance you'd love! My favorite adaptation. You can then compare the two and let us know which you like best. Another great sisterly period drama, mini-series is Wives and Daughters, 1999. 😊

WHOOO-HOOO!!! I’ve been looking forward to this! I hope you’ll watch the Bridgerton series “Queen Charlotte” next. It’s SOOO good. Just a limited series - 6 episodes. Pssst… Patreon members, get on it! 😉

There has been alot of speculation as to why Wickham targeted Lydia. Sadly tge widely held conclusion is that, he didn’t plan too. He was leaving, wanted some company of the female variety and Lydia was conviniently there, naive and flirtatious. She was an easy target.

Thank you for sharing your life experience. It was enlightening, and I will never look at Mrs Bennet the same way I did before. I aspire to be as understanding and empathic as you are. Sending love from Moscow, Russia. ❤

It's been a while since I read the book, but I think Austen implies that Lady Catherine does come around to Lizzie eventually? Even though she seems to want everyone to be like Collins, a slave to her, actually she wants what we all want - a bit of life and liveliness. That's why she invites Collins more frequently once he has Charlotte, and even *more* when he has Lizzie staying. She likes Lizzie. Doesn’t want her for a neice, but even if it doesn't say it in the book, I think Lizzie brings everyone on board.