Lost in Austen (TV Mini Series)

Episode #1.1 (2008)

Hugh Bonneville: Mr Bennet

Quotes 

• Mr. Bennet : Jane, it appears you must now marry Mr. Darcy instead of Mr. Bingley.

  Jane Bennet : It is not presently my plan, Sir, to marry either gentleman.

  Mr. Bennet : No, but it *is* your mother's, so choose your hymns!

• Mrs. Bennet : [shrieks]  Jane has gone to Netherfield Park in this weather and Miss Price pursues her. Are you so obtuse, Mr. Bennet, that you do not see what is the matter here? She has gone to queer Jane's pitch!

  Mr. Bennet : It is exciting when you bring the language of the theatre into this house, my dear, but might this room be returned to the purpose for which it was created? For me to sleep in - undisturbed.

• Mr. Bingley : I've summoned hordes of friends from London. It should be quite a party. One that could only be enhanced should you consent to join it. All of you.

  Mr. Bennet : Too kind, Sir, but I must beg to be excused. Large gatherings of society bring me out in hives. As do small gatherings.

• Mrs. Bennet : It vexes me exceptionally that Elizabeth should choose to be abroad at such a time as this. And Hammersmith, Mr. Bennet? Is Hammersmith a likely sort of place?

  Mr. Bennet : I was not aware that it *was* abroad, my dear, but I salute your superior command of geography.