Emma (1972)

Based on Emma by Jane Austen

Earliest existing BBC dramatisation of Emma (from 1972).

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Two
Duration: 42'16''
Broadcast date: 1972

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Literary Resource

More episodes from this series

Emma (1972) | Episode 1

1972 | 42'16''

Earliest existing BBC dramatisation of Emma (from 1972).

Emma (1972) | Episode 2

1972 | 44'05''

Emma has befriended Harriet Smith, a young pupil-teacher. Although an inveterate matchmaker, she has encouraged Harriet to reject Robert Martin.

Emma (1972) | Episode 3

1972 | 43'37''

Emma is about to face the unpleasant task of telling Harriet about Mr Elton's proposal to her. Emma has previously encouraged Harriet to fall in love...

Emma (1972) | Episode 4

1972 | 42'40''

Frank Churchill and Emma have been discussing Jane Fairfax and the mystery behind the piano which she has been given.

Emma (1972) | Episode 5

1972 | 44'51''

Mr Elton has returned to Highbury with bride, who Emma dislikes. Mr Knightley and Emma have disagreed about Jane, who has been taken up by Mrs Elton.

Emma (1972) | Episode 6

1972 | 44'53''

Harriet has been rescued from an embarrassing situation and her susceptible emotions have been stirred again. Emma has been reprimanded by Mr Knightley.

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