Episode four of BBC One’s Emma aired on Sunday, October 25th in the UK. The last two episodes improved greatly for me. I think after the initial shock of the changes with Jane Austen’s original concepts for character’s and the lack of her beautiful language, I settled in to enjoy this four part serial from a different vantage – a visually stuning Regency story that was lovely in its own respect if I overlooked the liberties taken and the blunders with Regency manners. All in all, I enjoyed this Emma, and look forward to its US permiere on Masterpiece Classic starting on Sunday, January 24th through February 7th, 2010. PBS have divided it into three consecutive airings, so we shall have to wait and see if they have cut out any of the UK production to fit in their three episodes. Here is a slideshow of the last episode for your enjoyment. The film was stunningly filmed with kudos to the lighting director, costume designer, and art department. Enjoy!
- BBC One’s Emma 2009 – Episode 1 Slideshow
- BBC One’s Emma 2009 – Episode 2 Slideshow
- BBC One’s Emma 2009 – Episode 3 Slideshow
© 2009 Laurel Ann Nattress, Austenprose
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I love Jane Austen’s Mr. Knightley, but I don’t love the protrayal of him in the adaptations. I want to love him but it’s impossible! I think he is one of the most sensible heroes in her novels…right after Captain Wentworth. I just don’t think it’s fair that they don’t bring out his essence.
I have yet to see any of this production, but I’ve loved your slideshows and feel more prepared for it after having read your recent posts :). Got my calendar marked for Masterpiece in January…
I love the pictures from Pemberlolly!
Lovely slideshow! I had such trouble finding any pictures from this adaptation when searched for it, these are wonderful!
I just watched this, and I loved it! I was very skeptical before I began, and had very low expectations of it. But I was quite delighted with it!
There were some small things I would’ve changed if I could, but over all I really liked it! And the costumes were gorgeous!