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Pride and Prejudice (1980–1980) — drama on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded February 10, 1980.
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Genre
Drama
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
January 13, 1980
Ended
February 10, 1980
Runtime
~55 min per episode
1season
5episodes

About Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice aired its final episode on February 10, 1980, on BBC Two. The series concluded after a five-episode run that began on January 13, 1980. This adaptation faithfully brought Jane Austen's classic novel to television, offering a complete and satisfying conclusion to its story.

Pride and Prejudice was a drama series based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel. It depicted the social and romantic entanglements of the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth Bennet, as she navigated issues of love, class, and societal expectations. The series highlighted the witty dialogue and satirical characters that make Austen's work enduring, capturing the complexities of relationships and social mobility in early 19th-century England.

The cast included Elizabeth Garvie as Elizabeth Bennet, David Rintoul as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Sabina Franklyn as Jane Bennet, Barbara Shelley as Mrs. Gardiner, and Irene Richard as Charlotte Lucas. The series had a runtime of approximately 55 minutes per episode.

Pride and Prejudice episode schedule

5 aired

Aired · 5

DateEp.Title
February 10, 1980 S1·E5 Episode 5
February 3, 1980 S1·E4 Episode 4
January 27, 1980 S1·E3 Episode 3
January 20, 1980 S1·E2 Episode 2
January 13, 1980 S1·E1 Episode 1

Pride and Prejudice cast