In 2025, the story of Pride & Prejudice has a few significant anniversaries. The 1995 BBC miniseries is celebrating 30 years and the 2005 film is celebrating 20 years. Plus, this upcoming winter marks 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth.

Despite the time elapsed since Austen wrote the book and its publication, the novel seems to have remained part of our cultural narrative. Today, we sit down and talk Austen.

Further Reading:

* Pride and Prejudice - Wikipedia

* On the Box: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at 30 – does the BBC’s beloved 1995 series still sparkle? | Irish Independent

* 20th Anniversary of Pride and Prejudice (2005) | Jane Austen's World

* Did Jane Austen even care about romance? — Harvard Gazette

* Shirt worn by Colin Firth as water-soaked Mr. Darcy in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is up for auction (Today.com)

Theme Music: “Banjo Beat” - Will Records

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