I saw this version of P&P when I was about 12 on Masterpiece Theatre and was enchanted with the story. I have read the book over 30 times since then and I have seen the 1995/2005 versions as well. With this P&P, Elizabeth Garvie played a good Elizabeth and David Rintoul, though quite handsome, played a rather too-stiff Darcy. The ending was always my favourite part because of the way Darcy smiled and relaxed when Elizabeth returned his affection. Another part that became my favourite just recently: the scene where Lizzy is talking to Charlotte in the assembly room, and Charlotte points out that Mr. Darcy was admiring her (Lizzy). The camera then showed Darcy with just a hint of a change to the hard line of his mouth that softened his face. What a heart melting look (sigh). The 1995 A&E version is better by far, but this version has its redeeming qualities.
Review of Pride and Prejudice
