"Emma" (2009) TV mini-series

User Rating:

8.4/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

October 2009 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

Emma Woodhouse seems to be perfectly content, a loving father whom she cares for, friends, and a home...

Plot Keywords:

England | Estate | Jane Austen | Father Daughter Relationship | 19th Century

Cast

Robert Bathurst	...	Mr. Weston (4 episodes, 2009)
Louise Dylan	...	Harriet Smith (4 episodes, 2009)
Rupert Evans	...	Frank Churchill (4 episodes, 2009)
Dan Fredenburgh	...	John Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Michael Gambon	...	Mr. Woodhouse (4 episodes, 2009)
Romola Garai	...	Emma / ... (4 episodes, 2009)
Tamsin Greig	...	Miss Bates (4 episodes, 2009)
Jodhi May	...	Anne Taylor / ... (4 episodes, 2009)
Jonny Lee Miller	...	Mr. Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Poppy Miller	...	Isabella Knightley (4 episodes, 2009)
Laura Pyper	...	Jane Fairfax (4 episodes, 2009)
Blake Ritson	...	Mr. Elton (4 episodes, 2009)
Christina Cole	...	Mrs. Elton (3 episodes, 2009)
Jamie Glover	...	Henry Knightley (3 episodes, 2009)
Jefferson Hall	...	Robert Martin (3 episodes, 2009)
Joshua Jones	...	James Knightley (3 episodes, 2009)
Valerie Lilley	...	Mrs. Bates (3 episodes, 2009)
Veronica Roberts	...	Mrs. Goddard (3 episodes, 2009)
Pauline Stone	...	Mrs. Martin / ... (3 episodes, 2009)
Eileen O'Higgins	...	Miss Martin #1 / ... (2 episodes, 2009)
Sarah Ovens	...	Miss Martin #2 / ... (2 episodes, 2009)
Liza Sadovy	...	Mrs. Cole (2 episodes, 2009)

Runtime:

UK:240 min (4 parts) | UK:240 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Filming Locations:

Chilham Square, Chilham, Kent, England, UK

Company:

BBC Drama Productions

Trivia:

The navy Spencer worn by Laura Pyper (Jane Fairfax) along the cliff in Weymouth during Emma's daydream is the same costume worn by Jemima Rooper (Amanda Price) to the wedding in "Lost in Austen" (2008).

Movie Connections:

Version of Emma (1996) (TV)

Excellent Adaptation

So far this is proving to be a great series - up there with BBC's Pride and Prejudice. Jonny Lee Miller plays a very good Mr Knightley. He comes across as a slightly softer character than when Mark Strong played Mr. Knightley - but it's done well. The interaction between him and Emma is very enjoyable to watch - I love all the dialogue. I must say, although I like Jonny as an actor, I wasn't sure how he'd come across in this role but he's doing it very well. I will buy this on DVD when it comes out as it's one to keep. It has a very romantic feel to it and the filming is excellent. I love it when they do a great adaption and put the right actors in the right roles. If you haven't seen this - I would highly recommend it.