Stars: Rupert Graves, Helen Mirren, Sean Bean, Kate Winslet, Martin Freeman

Director: John Downer

Summary: Familiar voices give life to real live animals who 'star' in this family feature about a lion cub called Suki.

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In spite of the quality of the more recent Keira Knightley-starring big-screen interpretation, it's the mid-90s BBC mini-series of Pride and Prejudicethat's still regarding by many as the definitive telling of Jane Austen's classic.

Featuring, as many swooning admirers will already know, Colin Firth in a career-topping performance as Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudiceis the timeless tale of seemingly impossible romance. On one hand, there's the wealthy, single Mr Darcy, and on the other is Elizabeth, a woman Darcy believes is beneath him. Across six sumptuous hours of this classic mini-series, their story then slowly bubbles, aided by some excellent supporting performances. Nods must go to the likes of Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Anna Chancellor and Julia Sawalha, to highlight but a handful.

It's not just in front of the camera where Pride and Prejudicescores, though. The production values are absolutely outstanding, with this really a watermark for BBC costume drama production. Add in Simon Langton's diligent direction, and this is one of those rare occasions where everything seemingly effortlessly falls into place, with outstanding end results.

Over ten years since it was first broadcast, the particular take on Pride and Prejudiceremains as vital, moving and compelling as it was first time round. And if it's ever topped, it's going to take something really, really special to do it… --Jon Foster

Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Talking With Lions The Making Of A Pride
Release Date:	December 27, 2004
Runtime:	90 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B B C D V D 1413
Keywords:	Family, Pride
Genre:	Family