Lost in Austen [DVD] / a Mammoth Screen production for ITV1 supported by the Screen Yorkshire Production Fund ; produced by Kate McKerrell ; written by Guy Andrews ; directed by Dan Zeff.
Based on the novel "Pride and prejudice" by Jane Austen. Originally released as a television mini-series in 2008. Special features: "Lost in Austen: behind the scenes:" featurette documenting the reinvention of Jane Austen's 'Pride and prejudice' and the making of the popular TV series (43 min.); cast & crew interviews; behind-the-scenes footage; trailer. Contains all four episodes. Jemima Rooper, Alex Kingston, Elliot Cowan, Hugh Bonneville, Gemma Arterton, Lindsay Duncan.
Summary:
Amanda Price gets propelled into the scheming 19th century world of Pride and Prejudice while the book's Elizabeth Bennet is hurled into hers. As the plot unfolds, Amanda triggers new romantic twists and turns as she tries to help the Bennet sisters nab husbands and even manages to captivate the tantalizing Mr. Darcy. But what about Elizabeth, and what will become of one of the world's greatest love stories?
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