Pemberley Puns

Why does Lizzy say this when Jane asks “how long you have loved him?” Here are my thoughts.

IS SHE JOKING?

Yes, but mostly no. Lizzy has just broken the news of her engagement in such a lighthearted way that Jane pleads:

>“My dearest sister, now be serious. I want to talk very seriously. Let me know every thing that I am to know, without delay. Will you tell me how long you have loved him?”

Lizzy’s response is met with another plea from Jane to “be serious.” So Jane thinks Lizzy is teasing a little bit here, and Jane would know. She knows Lizzy loves to be playfully insincere. She knows Lizzy didn’t fall in love with a guy instantly and based solely on a glimpse of his front yard.

But we also know something Jane doesn’t know, because we were there. When Lizzy saw Pemberley for the first time, she definitely had an epiphany.

IS LIZZY MERCENARY?

I’ve heard it said that Lizzy was impressed by the scale and grandeur of Pemberley and it tipped the scales in favour of Darcy. I’ve speculated myself in the past that maybe the role of mistress of Pemberley might have seduced Lizzy before Darcy did. But if there’s one thing we can say for sure about Elizabeth Bennet it’s that she doesn’t have a mercenary bone in her body.

We know early on that she’s determined to marry for love. She judges Charlotte (perhaps unfairly) for sacrificing “every better feeling to worldly advantage” in marrying Mr Collins for an “establishment.” Lizzy wouldn’t do the same. She’s not overawed by Netherfield and she’s not impressed by Rosings at all, despite the £800 chimney piece and the amazing glazing. While Mr Collins talks about Rosings with more passion than literally anything else, including his wife and his God, Lizzy is not at all seduced by the trappings of wealth and class.

LIZZY AND THE OUTDOORS

Landscapes in *Pride and Prejudice” often mirror the characters in them. People are allowed to be more open, more themselves outside. Lizzy is happier, Darcy is less awkward, the normal rules of etiquette are relaxed, and secrets are revealed.

Lizzy of course loves the outdoors. We know she enjoys walking - a fact Caroline Bingley will never let anyone forget. To her, it shows “an abominable sort of conceited independence, a most country-town indifference to decorum,” especially when you show up to a fancy house with a petticoat “six inches deep in mud.” But Bingley thinks it “shows an affection for her sister that is very pleasing,” and Darcy thinks it i

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Hi all! I was curious if anyone here has read the book “Death Comes to Pemberley” by PD James…I enjoy mystery novels but am nervous to buy/read it (despite its pretty promising reviews) because I’m nervous it may ruin my favorite characters for me! Any readers have an opinion? If so pls let me know or feel free to comment and let me know what you thought of it (spoiler free please!)

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Jessica Pemberley, rich socialite and Egyptophile, has shipped a mummy all the way from Cairo and invited you to her exclusive "unwrapping party" at her house in the country! What could possibly go wrong?

I love murder mysteries. And I love an Austen mini-series. And I love Pride & Prejudice. And my girl Lizzie remains unshakable! I really enjoyed this as a continuation. I was sad not to see some of the previous big characters but I loved it, and it kept me guessing. I don't know why I never watched it before, but it was an exciting story. I wish it had more comedy and the banter that Austen was so great at. What's your thoughts?

Just noticed this detail in Bridget Jones Diary (the film, not text).

Also! Crispin Bonham-Carter (1995 Mr Bingley) plays one of her colleagues. How has all of this escaped my notice until now?

Lately I ventured into the world of fan fiction. I had no idea it went so deep. Having read Pride and Prejudice many times I hoped to find something enjoyable and somewhat true to the story, but that explored what may have come of everyone’s lives.

Disclaimer: All of this review is personal opinion, and if you care to read this and have read these continuations, I hope to hear your opinions!

I found the continuation, Engaged to Mr Darcy, surprisingly fun to read. I had read some others that were pretty ridiculous. This one was fairly true to what I imagined for the characters, excepting a few scenes involving Darcy and Bingley, and Darcy in general. I loved Georgiana staying at Longbourn and seeing what it was like to have sisters. I was touched.

The continuation wasn’t as over the top or wild as some other fan fictions, though some intimate scenes were kind of gratuitous. Overall I liked it and would recommend.

The follow up, Going Home to Pemberley -

Ok. I enjoyed the previous continuation, but this one, not as much. Definite spoilers ahead.

Mr Darcy ends up being sort of a monster in this. At first it was tolerable, and possibly realistic given his personality and circumstances. However, midway through his jealousy turns him against Elizabeth in a way that made me very uncomfortable. It was no longer protective, but spiteful and mean. To the point where his friends and relatives are often calling attention to it.

The Richard-loves-Lizzy subplot was fine at first but it went waaaay farther than I personally would have liked. But before that, there was Wickham.

I was disturbed and completely turned off at the point when both Mr Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam actually accused Elizabeth of willingly submitting to Mr Wickham. How, after everything, could either assume such a thing? I can’t believe their characters would have. And wtf with Wickham, anyway? He turned into a comic book villain, taunting them from balconies and shit. Even Wickham would be nuts to assault Elizabeth, and in her parents’ home.

Then, back to Mr Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam did continue his efforts with Elizabeth, giving Mr Darcy some credit for his jealousy. But why did Darcy turn on Elizabeth? His accusation of adultery was upsetting and unforgivable, in my opinion. I really can’t imagine a recovery after that. Then the unfortunate accident, goodness. His behavior was reprehensible throughout this continuation and at the end Elizabeth forgives him. Not

I'm doing a no spend January, so I'm trying to go to YouTube rather than my normal streaming services. I just finished a rewatch of LBD and Emma Approved, I've watched Welcome to Sanditon recently... what now? Are there any other similar web series I'm missing?

This Thursday is a solid day for BBC drama, alongside a couple of deeper cuts both old and new from the Channel 4 archive. We begin with the BBC's Death Comes to Pemberley from 2013. As the title says, Pemberley is the high profile sequel to Pride & Prejudice, merging the typical period drama with a murder mystery. Here is the official description:

>Anna Maxwell Martin, Trevor Eve & Jenna Coleman star in this gothic take on a Pride & Prejudice sequel. Elizabeth & Darcy, now married with a son, are preparing for their lavish annual ball when a wayward relative appears screaming about a murder.

Next up, we head over to Channel 4 for the cult comedy Chelmsford 123. A sitcom based in Roman Britain (123 AD, of course), it's often compared to Blackadder. Unfortunately, it garnered just a fraction of that acclaim. So, if you've binged Blackadder several times already, perhaps give Chelmsford a chance.

>Eighties comedy gem set in Chelmsford in the year AD 123. Exiled Roman Aulus Paulinus gets appointed Governor of Britain & finds himself in an almighty power tussle with a scheming local chieftain. Possibly the only show with a healthy dose of Latin.

Heading back to the BBC, we have true-crime drama The Great Train Robbery from 2013, comprising of 2 feature-length episodes. Written by Chris Chibnall (yes, the much-maligned Doctor Who showrunner), the miniseries is a story of 2 halves. The first from the perspective of the criminals and the other from that of the police.

>Jim Broadbent & Luke Evans star in this dramatic retelling of the biggest robbery in the country’s history. On August 8, 1963, Britain awoke to the news of a train hijacked 35 miles from its destination. Who did it? And how did they pull it off?

Finally, here is everything else added today:

• Capital (2015, BBC)

>'We want what you have' read the mysterious notes put through residents' doors on a London street. Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling & Adeel Akhtar star in this complex drama about the disquiet that the notes cause among neighbours with little in common.

• The Fall (2013, BBC, 17 episodes across 3 series)

>Gillian Anderson stars in this dark & twisty thriller about a London police officer who is sent to Northern Ireland to review an unsolved murder case. When Stella Gibson arrives, she realises that this case might only just be getting started.

• Real Prison Breaks (2008, ITV, 9 episodes)

>Actor Sean Bean