Happy New Year from In Contrast!

We are ringing in 2026 with a very special episode. In celebration of what would have been her 250th birthday, we discuss Jane Austen's timeless novel Pride and Prejudice.

For the first time on the show, Alan & Nisha are joined by a very special guest, Jayanti Addleman! Jayanti is a career librarian and a champion of literacy and reading access. She is also the biggest Austen fan we know. Who better to help discuss this classic romance novel?

First published anonymously in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is a biting satire of Regency-era society, the game of romance and marriage, and the roles of men and women in this world.

This story has been adapted numerous times over the years, including a plethora of miniseries. For this discussion, we focus on three of the most well-known adaptations:

• The 1940 film adaptation, starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
• The 2005 film adaptation, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden.
• The 1995 BBC miniseries, starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.

Which of these adaptations captures the humor and wit of Austen's writing? Join us as we discuss and celebrate one of the all-time great authors.