Sue Birtwistle & Susie Conklin, "The Making of Pride and Prejudice"

The Making of Pride and Prejudice reveals in compelling detail how Jane Austen's classic novel is transformed into a stunning television drama.

Filmed on location in Wiltshire and Derbyshire, Pride and Prejudice, with its lavish sets and distinguished cast, was scripted by award-winning dramatist Andrew Davies, who also adapted Middlemarch for BBC TV. Chronicling eighteen months of work—from the original concept to the first broadcast—The Making of Pride and Prejudice brings vividly to life the challenges and triumphs involved in every stage of production of this sumptuous television series.

Follow a typical day's filming, including the wholesale transformation of Lacock village into the minutely detailed setting of Jane Austen's Meryton.

Discover how Colin Firth approaches the part of Darcy, how actors' costumes and wigs are designed, how authentic dances are rehearsed and how Carl Davis recreates the period music and composes an original score.

Piece together the roles of many behind-the-scenes contributors to the series, from casting directors and researchers to experts in period cookery and gardening.

Including many full-colour photographs, interviews and lavish illustrations, The Making of Pride and Prejudice is an indispensable companion to the beautifully produced series and a fascinating insight into all aspects of a major television enterprise.

Contents

Introduction
1 The script
2 Pre-production
3 Production design
4 Costume, make-up and hair design
5 Music
6 Dancing
7 Two weeks to go…
8 Filming
9 A conversation with Colin Firth
10 Post-production
Appendix: Cast and crew list
About the Authors
Acknowledgements

Tags: JaneAusten, Filmmaking, Television

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