The 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a four-time Oscar nominee, will be broadcast on BBC2 this Sunday afternoon at 4:25pm. The period drama, produced by the team behind Bridget Jones's Diary, stars Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy.
A Beloved Classic with Oscar Recognition
Based on Austen's 1813 novel, the story follows the five Bennet sisters from an English aristocratic family as they navigate love and social expectations. The film received critical acclaim upon release, with particular praise for Knightley's performance. She was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar at age 20, making her the third-youngest nominee in that category at the time. The film also earned nominations for Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design.
Star-Studded Cast and Broadcast Details
Alongside Knightley and Macfadyen, the cast includes Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Judi Dench, Carey Mulligan, and Rupert Friend. The film will be available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time after the broadcast. This adaptation remains one of the most popular versions of Austen's work, alongside the 1995 BBC series starring Colin Firth and an upcoming Netflix version with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden.
