The 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice remains a beloved period drama, and fans are eager to know what the cast has been up to since. With Netflix preparing a new adaptation starring Jack Lowden and Emma Corrin, interest in the original series has been rekindled.
Colin Firth's Career Soars
Colin Firth, who played Mr Darcy, went on to win an Academy Award for The King's Speech in 2010. He has appeared in The Staircase, Young Sherlock, and Operation Mincemeat, reuniting with fellow Darcy actor Matthew Macfadyen. In his personal life, Firth separated from his wife Livia Giuggioli in 2019 after over two decades of marriage.
Jennifer Ehle's Critical Acclaim
Jennifer Ehle, who played Elizabeth Bennet, has maintained critical recognition with roles in 1923, Lioness, and The Vampire Lestat. She separated from writer Michael Ryan in 2025 after being married since 2001.
Susannah Harker's New Project
Susannah Harker, known for House of Cards, played Jane Bennet and later appeared in Heat of the Sun and Waking the Dead. She is working on a film titled Jane Bennet's Second Spring with co-star Crispin Bonham-Carter.
Julia Sawalha's Versatile Roles
Julia Sawalha, who played Lydia Bennet, also starred in Absolutely Fabulous and has appeared in Chicken Run, Jonathan Creek, and Lark Rise to Candleford. More recently, she took supporting roles in Father Brown and Vera.
Alison Steadman's Enduring Popularity
Alison Steadman, who played Mrs Bennet, is cherished for her roles in Gavin & Stacey and Here We Go. She recovered from a severe fall last year and has given fans reassuring updates.
Adrian Lukis Reprises Mr Wickham
Adrian Lukis, who played Mr Wickham, has appeared in Judy and The Bombing of Pan Am 103. He brought his character back to life in the solo show Being Mr Wickham in London's West End.
Crispin Bonham-Carter's Teaching Career
Crispin Bonham-Carter, who played Mr Bingley, left acting to become an English and Classics teacher. He is set to appear in Jane Bennet's Second Spring and has served as a head teacher.
Other Cast Members
David Bamber (Mr Collins) has appeared in Valkyrie and Enola Holmes. Lucy Briers (Mary Bennet) starred in The Other Bennet Sister and House of the Dragon. Anna Chancellor (Caroline Bingley) has been in The Girlfriend and My Lady Jane, and shared the screen with Firth in What a Girl Wants. Benjamin Whitrow (Mr Bennet) passed away in 2017 at age 80.
