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The Making of Pride and Prejudice (BBC) [Paperback]

Sue Birtwistle (Author), Susie Conklin (Author)
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Publication Date: 7 Sep 1995 | ISBN-10: 014025157X | ISBN-13: 978-0140251579 | Edition: TV Tie in Ed

The BBC’s lavish adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, starring Colin Firth, was eighteen months in the making and continues to captivate audiences today. This indispensable companion to the series is packed with colour photographs, interviews and lavish illustrations.

Follow a typical day's filming, including the wholesale transformation of Lacock village into Jane Austen's Meryton. Discover how Colin Firth approaches the part of Darcy, how actors' costumes and wigs are designed and how Carl Davis recreates the period music and composes an original score. Piece together the roles of behind-the-scenes contributors from researchers to fencing masters.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; TV Tie in Ed edition (7 Sep 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 014025157X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140251579
  • Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 0.8 x 24.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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Sue Birtwistle is the former director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Education Company in Edinburgh and founding director of the Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout Company. Susie Conklin is currently a drama script associate at Granada Television.
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Writing a six-part television serial is difficult and time-consuming work, but for Andrew Davies adapting Pride and Prejudice was a particularly enjoyable experience: 'The novel itself is actually my favourite novel and has been for ages. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to a wonderful series 5 Jan 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As a fan of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice and too of the novel, I have been looking for this book for a while... and I wasn't disappointed. The Making of Pride and Prejudice goes into great detail about how the series was made, who was involved and also gives general information about film making.

Includes delightful interview with Colin Firth, details of filming locations, set designs and costumes which makes you appreciate the series even more. I've never bought a "Making of.." before but this was a joy to read.

If you love the BBC series then it's a must-have.

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A 'MUST- HAVE' FOR PRIDE AND PREJUDICE FANS! 13 April 2002
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Never having seen the BBC miniseries, I took a chance in buying the P&P DVD a fortnight ago. Since then, I've watched it hundreds of times and just couldn't get enough of it. I wanted to know more about it, so I brought this book, and I must say, it hasing disappointed me at all. It answers vitrually every question you may ever ask on the series, it really fills in the gaps. It not only talks of the obvious things, like the filming, script, casting and costumes, but also details like location hunting, dance routines, music and sound effects. There is also a chapter devoted to an interview with Colin Firth (Mr Darcy). Reading it made me appreciate in fact how challenging it was to act out the part of Mr Darcy in a decent way. The book includes many beautiful colour photos, and each page is thoughtfully laid out. Ideally though, it would be nice to have an interview with Jennifer Ehle as well as Colin Firth, I mean, she IS Elizabeth Bennet, the main character. She is very talented, and I'd like to know why they chose her to play Elizabeth and not someone else. Nevertheless,trust me, you will see the series in a brand new light after reading this, all that work, thought, people and time devoted to make a 6-episoded miniseries. You will be very grateful and enjoy the series enough more. This is the perfect companion book to complement the series, and a definate 'must- have' for every P&P fan, especially if you own the DVD or the video.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about the BBC film. 16 Nov 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
'The Making of Pride & Prejudice' is full of useful and interesting information about the locations, costumes, fabrics, filming, foods, dancing, actors etc.. etc., from the most recent BBC production; wth a delightful interview with Jennifer Ehle about playing Elizabeth Bennet, and a thoughtful view of Darcy's character from Colin Firth. The book chronicles the process of creating the script through to the first broadcast, and is full of pictures and 'tit-bits' of the trials and tribulations of creating a film without losing the 'magic' of a well-loved story. If you enjoyed the tv series or bought the video, you'll love this book.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC! 6 Oct 2001
By A Customer
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A friend lent me her copy and I spent a wonderful afternoon poring over it, then watching the series (again!)- pausing the video all the time so I could read the novel and the Making of P&P to compare effects, notice things that I would have overlooked before, moon over Colin Firth, and enjoy the film from a more informed view. I found Sue Birtwistle's account of the making v. interesting indeed, and insightful. I recommend it to all P&P fans!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A FANTASTIC supplement to the BBC movie production. 11 Mar 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I love the BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice" starring Colin Firth and Jennefer Ehle. This book helps it become even more meaningful and fascinating. I have never been through the process of film-making and this book explains everything from pre-production to post production. It is very educational as well as insightful and interesting. There are many beautiful color photographs of the actors and scenes from the film. It has value to someone who has never seen the film because it explains the process of film-making so well. I have watched and rewatched the series and have not tired of it yet. This book helps one appreciate it even more. It has great interviews and anecdotes also. If you love the movie, you'll love this book. I can't seem to get enough of either the book or the movie.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 15 May 2000
By Ms. S. J. Hewitt
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Being an addict of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, I thought this "behind the scenes" look might spoil things a bit. How wrong could I be? This fascinating insight into everything from casting, pre-production, costume design, filming and location hunting was so good, I just can't put the book down! Particulary interesting is the various locations used during filming. I now intend to visit as many of these as possible during the summer. I recommend this book to any lover of Pride and Prejudice. It all adds to the pure magic of the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A ravishing companion to an absolutely ravishing film 10 May 2008
By kellytwo
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Regardless of what might have prompted you to fall in love with the sumptuous BBC/A&E production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, you'll love this companion book, which fills in the background to an almost unprecedented degree.

Written in chatty style by the producer, Sue Birtwistle, and script editor Susie Conklin, the book begins with the very first idea (in 1986) of bringing one of the most loved books in the English language to the screen once again, concluding with the Christmas wedding of Eliza Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The six-hour, six million dollar production very nearly brought England to a standstill during the weekly broadcasts, as an estimated 40 million Brits were glued to the telly to see this (then) one-hundred-seventy-eight year old book brought to life. Almost no detail was allowed to be missed by the scrupulous inspection of the production crew. A few items were anachronistic, but calculatedly so; most notably, the billiard table, and Mr. Darcy's "cool-off" swim.

Each member of the technical staff -- director, casting, costumes -- speaks in his/her own voice, giving reasons for each particular choice made. Even the horse ridden by Mr. Darcy was auditioned. Contemporary pictures were used as much as possible to provide accuracy in costume and hairstyle. Meticulous attention was given to the dancing and the music, of which there is an abundance. Such minor considerations as the number of musicians employed at each dance venue exemplify the care taken with the production. Equally so, the food (of which there was more than enough to make the actors as well as the table groan) was specially prepared from recipes of the time by the appropriately-named chef for the series, Colin Capon, who specializes in period food for the BBC.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting!
Lovely book and very interesting to read what really went on behind the scenes of this wonderful mini-series! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have!
This book provides an entertaining and informative insight into how the BBC's series of Pride & Prejudice was made. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephen C
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it very much
It is very interesting, and you can learn about many hidden secrets :)

I expected a little more interviews with the actors (or their opinions) and less technical... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Judit
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply perfect
This book is perfect. It contains everything you want to know about making Pride and Prejudice. I am very satisfied with it.
Published 16 months ago by Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book
If you love the TV adaptation you will love this book about the Making of it, packed with interesting snippets from the team behind the best version of Pride and Prejudice EVER! Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars One for the fans
A friend lent me this book, and I liked it so much I bought my own copy. If you are a fan of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice you will enjoy this book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by panda1
5.0 out of 5 stars A souvenir for a beautiful series
Bought this for a friend who loved Pride & Prejudice. After first watching the series I enjoyed the book, it shows the cast and where the places are that the filming took place. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2011 by Harry2011
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating facts
This is an excellent book for all those who agree that the BBC production of Pride & Prejudice has been one of the best. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2010 by Mr. S. A. Bradford
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for fans
For the fans of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, this is a must have for a look behind the scenes. We also like to visit the properties (NT) used for the filming.
Published on 14 July 2010 by Oneofmany
4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the tin
A colourful, easy read for fans of both the book and the adaptation. Some interesting quotes and behind the scenes info and interviews as well as notes on pre- and post-production. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Ms. F. A. Buckland
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