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1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping

4 Extra Debut. A portrait of the world of Jane Austen. She shares news that Pride and Prejudice is set to be published. Stars Susannah Harker.

A portrait of the private and professional world of early 19th century novelist Jane Austen, as seen through her letters and novels.

Jane discusses the art of buying gloves and speculates on the quality of food markets in Sweden.

She also writes to her sister Cassandra, with some exciting news - her best-known work is to be published.

Devised in five parts by Vanessa Rosenthal

Jane Austen .... Susannah Harker
Cassandra .... Oona Beeson
Frank .... David Holt
Henry .... Ian Brooker
Anna .... Annabelle Dowler
Fanny .... Jasmine Hyde
Martha Lloyd .... Marian Kemmer
Edward .... Richard da Costa
John Murray .... Robert Lister

Director Peter Leslie Wild

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Dec 2025 03:45

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