Pride and Prejudice

When Mr. Bingley comes to live in the neighbourhood, Mrs. Bennet is anxious to marry off one of her five daughters to him.

Mr Bennet's estranged cousin, Mr Collins, writes to announce his imminent visit to Longbourn, the house he will inherit on Mr Bennet's death. Mrs Bennet has high hopes that he will propose to one of her daughters.

Elizabeth receives a piece of news and Jane's sweet nature is put to the test when she hears that Bingley and his sisters have left. All Mrs Bennet's hopes seem dashed. Elizabeth is forced to visit her cousin.

Rejected by Elizabeth, Darcy returns to Rosings Park and writes to her, revealing the truth about Wickham's character.

Darcy is pleased to introduce Elizabeth to Georgiana, and to welcome her and her aunt and uncle to Pemberley. Their relationship is growing warmer, until Elizabeth receives a piece of distressing news.

Mrs Bennet is delighted to have one of her daughters married. Elizabeth sees Wickham in his true colours when she meets him again after his elopement. There is great excitement when Bingley returns to Netherfield.