Jane Austen fans.

Search for Ben Fensome on IG and tik tok. He has made a one man compilation of her work.

I couldn’t care a fig what colour they were. It was a delightful, well acted, instructive series. I watched it all straight through.

Aveline

As usual the BBC couldn't resist some 'colour blind casting'. It does put me off. I know I'll be shouted at for saying that but it's what I really feel.
Fine for modern day dramas but not for such Georgian set programmes.

Couldn’t you try “colour blind” viewing?
Try to look beyond the skin colour, it should mean no more than eye or hair colour unless it is relevant to the plot.
I think we have to do this, but recognise it may be easier for those who live in a more mixed multicultural area. When I first taught in S London after growing up in the Scottish Borders I was initially aware of colour, but by the time we left London 15 years later I can honestly say there were times when I’d have had to think hard to remember whether many of the people in our street were people of colour or not.

I went to the Birmingham Rep theatre with my beloved sis yesterday afternoon, to see Pride And Prejudice (ISH),, it was the funniest thing we have seen. We were crying with laughter.
As you can imagine it is a p*ss take on the novel. If you get the chance to catch it, it is a great spectacle, the cast are superb, there is lots of singing and irreverence shown, thoroughly entertaining. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I’m a great GA fan but have avoided this, at least partly because I too often find that the dialogue in period dramas just doesn’t ring true - writers have (perhaps unknowingly) modernised it. And that irritates me no end!

As usual the BBC couldn't resist some 'colour blind casting'. It does put me off. I know I'll be shouted at for saying that but it's what I really feel.
Fine for modern day dramas but not for such Georgian set programmes.

Watched all the episodes yesterday and loved it. Actors, locations, everything just perfect. I was confused about the characters at first but did a bit of googling, which took me down a few rabbit holes and proved as very interesting, and gave me a lot more insight into Jane Austen’s life. Yes it was fiction, but a very plausible explanation for why Cassandra mighty have burnt so many letters, to protect her beloved sister.

We watched the first episode yesterday and all loved it. Looking forward to the rest.

I thought it was wonderful and easy to follow. Binged it in one go. Such a great blend of great characters and acting and interesting locations. And I love a period drama. TBH I do find Austen a bit hard-going (prefer George Elliott, Gaskell and the Brontes) but may try to re-read one of her novels now that I know more about her life.

We did Pride And Prejudice, and Wuthering Heights for Alevel, and nearly everyone loved Wuthering Heights but found P and P boring! Many years later I re-read it, and really liked it.

I won a copy of Northanger Abbey as the end of year prize at school. It's a very short book!

It didn’t feel like it at the time.

Funny how I didn’t have any problem with the length of Forever Amber! 😂

Romola: stick with it - the last episode will make you really happy!

I am enjoying this programme. I have not read the book it is based on.

I wondered if anyone watched the drama.
Despite the story not completely following the book I do love these old dramas although I realise they cost a lot to run.
For our O’Level we had. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin. I had to be the naughty younger sister!

merlotgran

Having to read Northanger Abbey for mock ‘O’ level put me off Jane Austen for many years but there’s nothing like a good old Regency costume drama to get things back on track and there have been plenty of those to enjoy over the years.

I won a copy of Northanger Abbey as the end of year prize at school. It's a very short book!

I didn't enjoy the book particularly and think the TV version has been over-hyped but has obvs got a good following.

I'm rather hoping that Isabella's story becomes part of this. Her situation is even worse than that of the Dashwood girls'.
I do like the portrayal of Jane Austen by Patsy Ferran

I binge watched it on iPlayer and really enjoyed it! I know what you mean about who’s who but it gets easier the more you watch…

I rather like, even love quite a few of Jane Austen's works but I have to say that a number of her very, very earnest, fervent followers can appear a little bit odd!
I wouldn't want to be stuck in a regency boudoir with some of them!
Mr Darcy yes! 🤔

M0nica

I came across a few reviews, and decided to do something else.

😂

Like Clawdy I couldn't keep up with the relationships and names. Not as interesting as I thought it would be. I will give it another go. I enjoy the houses and costumes.

I found it quite boring to be honest ( I fell asleep part way through). My ex, having just retired, decided to read all the classics but said he gave up on Jane Austen (he loved Wuthering Heights and even walked to the actual place). He said he didn’t like the way Austen wrote about poor people. I’ve never read any of her books so don’t know if he was right or not. I think I prefer Georgette Heyer regency romances! I will watch this new series though.

From all these comments, I think they should have supplied us with a sheet for reference at the beginning. A bit like a family tree!

I am glad I am not alone in getting confused about who was who. I might have dosed off and missed!

So many dramas these days keep on jumping back and forth to different times. It makes it very difficult to get into the series. I think this could be really good it they only made things clearer from the start.