Some of Jane Austen's most beloved and timeless stories — Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility — have been brought to life in lush adaptations on Masterpiece classic, along with a new biopic of Austen, Miss Austen Regrets.
The Men of Austen
Meet Austen's heroic, aristocratic, sometimes aloof and always dashing leading men and pick your favorite.
Longing, Betrayal and Redemption
Andrew Davies, the foremost interpreter of Austen for the screen, talks about bringing Austen to life and answers audience questions.
Sense Behind-the-Scenes Video
The cast, the costumes, the locations and the relentless rain that threatened to ruin it all.
A Life Coach Takes on Austen
Author and coach Cheryl Richardson on the surprising insights Jane Austen has for your 21st century life.
Sally Hawkins — The Masterpiece Interview
The Persuasion star on her admiration for Austen, and walking in the footsteps of Anne Elliot.
The Complete Guide to Teaching Jane Austen
Get ideas and tips on how to teach the works of Jane Austen, using film as another avenue into her world. (Acrobat Reader required)
Selected Resources
Find out more about Regency England life.
Jane Austen Biography
Learn about the life of the author.
Funding for Masterpiece is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.
Pride and Prejudice is a production of BBC Television and BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. in association with A&E Networks. The Masterpiece Theatre broadcast of Pride and Prejudice is the first in the U.S. other than on A&E Television Networks.