chocchick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The cast have been in some really good programmes before. Amanda and Caroline Bingley were the main characters in Hex and play well off each other. I thought the 3rd episode was the best, I found it really funny. I liked the bit with Mr Collins and the peacock, and Darcy in the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I agree, you can't beat a "wet Darcy" scene. I absolutely love this show. It's put a real twist on the story, without sullying the original. My DD would love the fact that Wickham is an honourable man and protecting Darcy from knowing the truth about Georgiana, as she's always had a soft spot for him. The Mr.Collins character is truly slimy. No wonder poor Jane shudders whenever he is near. I love the idea of the upright Mr. Bingley turning into a drunkard. Also that Darcy loves Amanda, but can't have anything to do with her because of her "immoral" past! "Are the shades of Pemberley to be thus polluted?" Can't help wishing it all turns out right in the end though. I'm a purist at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 ..........and what is Elizabeth doing? Is she still just playing with a lightswitch or is she causing chaos somewhere?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I love this. I watched it because the plot line reminded me of Jasper Fforde's wonderful "Thursday Next" books. This week's episode was wonderful. The Darcy in the lake scene made me laugh out loud, and I loved the clever eay the writers changed the story (like Wickham, Caroline Bingley etc) without changing the story. I have hopes for a happy ending with Jane and Bingley, as she is unsullied by Mr Collins due to his period of abstention. I have to say, I was assuming he must have some STD that is making him abstain! nd Alex Kingston is turning out to be a wonderful Mrs Bennett. She's got the Jane Austen Mrs B down well, and the other side to her that we've been seeing is just fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Maybe we'll see Lizzie's life in Amanda's world too? (Like chocchick says, I doubt she's still in the bathroom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The last part is on now and it's superb!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Absolutely wonderful. Loved everything about it. I hope a DVD comes out in time for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It is out on the 29th September, Egluntine. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Austen-Tom-Riley/dp/B0014T7ETQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222314075&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I fell asleep during it - how annoying is that. Can anybody tell me what happened. I saw up to the bit where she came back and found Elizabeth Bennett and Darcy followed her to London. What happened next? I've watched this all through - typical me to fall asleep at the end! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 You should be able to watch it again on ITV Catchup. **Here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I thought it was wonderful and loved the ending.....I suspect they've left it a bit open so that they could always do another series and follow the story on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Loved loved loved it last night! I haven't enjoyed a programme so much in years. I am so glad she defrosted Darcy and that it didn't mean Elizabeth had to miss out. I loved the Austen characters in London - really made me chuckle, and the way Amanda was still talking 'Austen' even when she was back in modern times! I would love another series, but in the same way it was perfect just the way it was. Only gripe is that I missed the 'making of' programme as I watched the show on sky+ and didn't record the extra programme Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 You can probably get that on ITV Catchup too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Only gripe is that I missed the 'making of' programme as I watched the show on sky+ and didn't record the extra programme Yes,I was annoyed that my series link didn't seem to pick that up, so will check out repeats later on too. It was a super series,wasn't it? I am so glad that so many of you also enjoyed it I do hope they do a follow up to it now................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I watched it last night. It makes you see it all with new eyes. Excellent. Watch it **here**. You've got 28 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I had to avoid this topic yesterday as I'd recorded the last episode and not watched it till last night. Wasn't it great? I'd read the blurb in the tv paper and not been convinced I wanted to watch the series at all and was so glad I did (and I always love a happy ending!) So where could they go next? Sense and Sensibility would definitely lend itself - and there could be two people swapped instead of just one. Twice the potential for mayhem Or may be send a sensible modern woman to Northanger Abbey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 It is out on the 29th September, Egluntine. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Austen-Tom-Riley/dp/B0014T7ETQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222314075&sr=8-1 Yay, I can watch it after all . Thanks for that, I'd put it top of my Christmas list, except that I don't think I can wait that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Can you not watch it on ITV Catch up Kate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 I for one can't get anything to play on catch-up it says click to play,but then goes back to a blank screen....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I loved this programme, would definately watch again. It was good that you didn't know what was coming next regarding couples getting together, but i loved the ending. Cinnamon- I tried to watch something on demand 5 but it showed the adverts but never played the actual programme. Not sure why and stll havn't figured out how to play the programme. Anyone else know? or does it just play automatically? Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I for one can't get anything to play on catch-up it says click to play,but then goes back to a blank screen....... I had to downoad a little thingy called Silverlight. The instructions were on the screen and it took moments only. Maybe it is the same for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Tried it - even downloaded another special version for Firefox. Still no joy Very annoying as I am desperate to see that 'making of' show edit - now sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I just tried to get it on the ITV catch up link, loaded the site and it all looked really promising, but then when I pressed "play" on the video I just got a little message kindly informing me that I had to be in the UK to watch it . I wanted to see if little sis was featured in the "making of" show...oh well, more waiting for the DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 I have sat through 25 mins of ads so far,with no sign of the show yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
