Pride And Prejudice (1995 series): Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Definitive adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 classic novel starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle
Year: 1995
Certificate: u
Who can forget Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerging from a lake, his wet shirt clinging to his chest and his dark hair a tangled mess, in this BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's most beloved book?
That moment may have turned Firth into a sex symbol - and transformed the whole period drama genre - but it's far from the only thing to recommend this brilliant mini-series, which also stars Jennifer Ehle, who won a BAFTA for her performance as the strong-minded heroine Elizabeth Bennet.
When it first aired, this adaptation from prolific screenwriter Andrew Davies (Sanditon, Bridget Jones's Diary, Bleak House) drew in 10 million viewers, who swooned over the actors and Davies' racy dialogue and admired the empire-line dresses. Most would agree that it can't be bettered. (Six episodes)
