Cinnamon Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Did anyone else catch this last week? I Sky +'d it,not expecting too much,but was really suprised to enjoy it hugely The slightly odd premise is that a modern girl,played by the very beautiful Jemima Rooper,is mad about 'Pride & Prejudice'. One day she finds Lizzie Bennet in her bathroom (stick with me here), & wanders into P&P world via a portal. Sounds mad,I know,but its actually very well made,brilliantly acted & very,very funny. The second episode is on tonight at 9pm, & I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good costume drama & a bit of a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I watched it when it was on last week and thought it was really good. Looking forward to the next epsode tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I loved how Amanda was being chatted up by Bingley,& how she is trying to make Jane catch his eye instead Great casting of Hugh Bonneville & Alex Kingston as Mr & Mrs Bennet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yes i shall be watching this. Saw last weeks and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumpty Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm cross because I missed it last week but I will definately catch up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I enjoyed it. Clever idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Just like Mumpty I missed it last week I was actually waiting for it to start tonight Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Very enjoyable. I watched it last week and looking forward to this week's episode. It shows a good comparison to then and now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I thought it was great and will be tuning in tonight again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) Love it!!! it would make a really good book Edited September 18, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Aaaaargh. This show was originally sceduled to be shown in March and they kept shuffling it back and back, so glad to hear that it's finally getting an airing, but severely upset that I can't watch it. My sister was part of the production team (look for Jemima on the credits, she's usually script supervisor or production assistant, that's my baby sister....no baby really, but 6 years younger than me ). She told me a bit about it, said that it sounded odd, but it worked really well and that I'd love it . I know for sure that she really enjoyed working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 You will have to put the DVD on your Christmas list Kate Loved last nights episode,but I can't believe that Jane married Collins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Loved last nights episode,but I can't believe that Jane married Collins I know! How wrong is that?! I felt quite disturbed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 .....The slightly odd premise is that a modern girl,played by the very beautiful Jemima Rooper,is mad about 'Pride & Prejudice'.One day she finds Lizzie Bennet in her bathroom (stick with me here), & wanders into P&P world via a portal. Sounds mad,I know,but its actually very well made,brilliantly acted & very,very funny. I have a feeling the writers pinched the idea from Jasper Fforde. Google "The Eyre Affair" and "Lost in a Good Book". Very good reads by the way! Not caught the TV series yet but it did look good from the ads I'd seen for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Loved last nights episode,but I can't believe that Jane married Collins Yes. I was shocked by that too! Mr Collins was so creepy, he made my skin crawl. I was glad that Amanda hit him where it hurts, so to speak. I am loving it, though. I liked the fact that Amanda being on £27,000 a year, made her a rich woman. The poor girl is trying so hard to make the book run it's true course, and the characters just aren't co-operating. Very much looking forward to the rest of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Pure cheese but so much fun. Its definitely one of my tv hilights at the moment. That and Charlie Boorman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Drat!! Why do I always find out about the good ones when it is too late? Next time you sit down to watch something that might be good, please PM me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 OK Snowy,will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 i've missed both episodes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSandwich Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I love Lost in Austen! Turned in on thinking it would be awful acting, or at worst, soppy drivel I just fell in love with it! Great moment in Ep1 when Lydia is in Amanda's bed. She immediatly thinks it is a game show, starts mouthing off about Lydia being in her bed and flashing! I could feel her embarrassment when Lydia looked at her like she was crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 wasn't last nights fab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I love this program! (Even got my OH hooked and he hates 'girly period dramas' as he puts it) Interesting twist on the Georgiana/Wickham scenario and as for Caroline Bingley's revelation! Funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It gets better and better....and there were some chickens last night. Mr Bennet is the best I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I saw the chooks too! In fact, there was a scene in Mr Bennets study with the sound of chickens in the background. My immediate thought was for my girls - i raced up to the window only for my OH to press mute. Panic over. Mr Collins is THE CREEPIEST ever! Truly revolting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little cluckers Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I LOVE IT!!! It's not very often that I am so captivated by tv but I hang on every word and go through all the emotions with the characters, I can't wait to see what happens next but I don't want it to end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
