Jane Austen Stories

Jane Fairfax returns to Highbury, and Emma finds herself forming new opinions of the accomplished young woman she once viewed with jealousy.

Meanwhile, Harriet takes shelter from the pouring rain in Ford’s shop, only to find herself face-to-face with someone she never expected to see.

And as surprising news arrives from Bath about Mr Elton, Emma is left wondering: will she ever truly decipher the very reserved Jane Fairfax? And what will Harriet make of the latest news?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 10.

A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews.

Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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A letter from Enscombe finally brings news of the long-awaited Mr Frank Churchill, while Emma pays a visit to the ever-talkative Miss Bates and hears of another arrival in Highbury: the accomplished Miss Jane Fairfax.

But why has Jane chosen to return to Highbury rather than accompany her beloved Campbells to Ireland? And will Emma and Mr Knightley ever see eye to eye when it comes to Frank Churchill’s character?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 9.

A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews.

Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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The evening at Randalls comes to an unexpected end as the guests make their way home through the snow. But during the journey back to Hartfield, Emma is confronted with a revelation that threatens to unravel all her carefully laid plans.

How will Emma respond to a confession she never saw coming? And has her confidence in her own judgement finally led her astray?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 8.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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A festive evening at Randalls promises good company, lively conversation and the latest news of the long-awaited Frank Churchill. But as the weather takes a turn for the worse, not everyone is looking forward to the journey home.

With Harriet absent from the gathering, on whom will Mr Elton turn his attention? And could Emma be overlooking something hiding in plain sight?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 7.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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As Christmas approaches, Hartfield welcomes the arrival of Emma's sister, Isabella, and her family. While Mr Woodhouse fusses over their health and comfort, fresh eyes begin to take notice of the romantic entanglements unfolding in Highbury.

Will Emma and Mr Knightley put their quarrel behind them? And could an unexpected observation cast new doubt on Emma's confidence in Mr Elton?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 6.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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Certain she knows best, Emma presses on with her matchmaking. Convinced Harriet and Mr Elton are falling in love, she pays little heed to Mr Knightley's warnings.

But should Emma have listened to Mr Knightley's warnings? Or is she reading far more into Mr Elton's attentions than she ought?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 5.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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Emma's carefully laid plans are thrown into disarray when Harriet Smith receives an unexpected proposal from the respectable farmer, Mr Martin - a match Emma considers wholly beneath her young friend.

Will Harriet accept the offer? Can Emma resist interfering? And what will the ever-forthright Mr Knightley make of her latest scheme?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 4.

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Emma is convinced she has found the perfect match. Despite Mr Knightley's doubts, she sets about bringing Harriet Smith and the charming Mr Elton ever closer together.

But are Emma's carefully laid plans unfolding as she imagines? Or could Mr Elton's attentions be directed elsewhere?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 3.

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Emma has found a new project. Enchanted by the gentle and impressionable Harriet Smith, she resolves to guide her new friend's future - and, if possible, improve it.

But meddling in matters of the heart is rarely as straightforward as it seems. Could Emma's ambitions for Harriet be setting them both up for disappointment?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 2.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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Emma Woodhouse has every reason to think herself fortunate. Handsome, clever, and rich, she has little to wish for - and even less to occupy her. Having just celebrated the marriage of her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, Emma begins to suspect she has a talent for matchmaking.

But as the village of Highbury welcomes new arrivals and long-awaited visitors, beneath its polite society, not everything is quite as it seems...

Will Emma's confidence in her own judgement lead her astray? Will she ever heed the warnings of her trusted friend, Mr Knightley? And will anything - or anyone - dislodge our heroine's firm determination never to marry?

Join Dame Julie Andrews for a captivating reading of Jane Austen's beloved novel Emma, presented in its original, unabridged form.

This is Jane Austen Stories, Emma Part 1.

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Written by Jane Austen | Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton | Produced by Katrina Hughes | Additional script editing: Kate Simants | Exec produced by Pascal Hughes | Sound Supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Carla Flores | Compositions by Dorry Macaulay | Music performances Dorry Macaulay, Mea Wade and Emily Allen | Mix & mastering: The Soundhouse Studios | Production Manager: Natalie Brook-Reynolds

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