I’ve been watching the BBC adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (Pride And Prejudice : 10th Anniversary Edition from Amazon) with Jacky. The production, even now, looks fantastic – the costumes, interior design, location – all great.
However, what really makes it is the excellent acting displayed by the main cast, and the witty dialogue between them. I’ve not read the novel (I’m a bloke, after all 
), but I can only assume that the dialogue was lifted directly from the book as it is a welcome change to today’s “yeah but no but” art of conversation.
My favourite character is Mr. Bennett, Elizabeth’s father. Although he doesn’t have a lot to say, what he does say is very dry and witty. When saying goodbye to Elizabeth as she is off to Kent he says (from memory), “I will miss you Lizzie; when you are gone I will not hear two words of sense spoken together”. Or, saving people from Mary’s appalling turn at the piano, “That will do dear - you have delighted us long enough” 
Anyway, I heartily recommend it – what do you think? Comment!
