Pride and Prejudice (1995)

Two rich, eligible and handsome young bachelors gallop into Hertfordshire and the lives of every hopeful young maiden and her ambitious mama in the neighborhood. Mr Bingley has bought Netherfield Park and has brought his sisters and friend, Mr Darcy, with him. To Mrs Bennet at Longbourn House, they are the answer to her prayers. She has five daughters to marry, and their dowries are not large.

Two rich, eligible and handsome young bachelors gallop into Hertfordshire and into the lives of every hopeful young maiden in the neighborhood.

Mr Bennet's estranged cousin, Mr Collins, writes to announce his imminent visit to Longbourn, the house he will inherit on Mr Bennet's death.

The Bennets are expecting a visitor – Mr. Bennet’s clergyman cousin, who will inherit the estate in the absence of any direct male heirs.

Less than three days after Mr Collins' proposal to her, Elizabeth is shocked to discover that he has been accepted by her best friend, Charlotte Lucas. Elizabeth cannot believe Charlotte can demean herself so, but her friend tells her that she cannot afford to be choosy and Mr Collins is a good catch. The marriage is to be soon, but Charlotte begs her to visit them at Hunsford Parsonage in March.

Elizabeth is shocked to discover that less than three days after Mr. Collins’ proposal to her best friend, Charlotte Lucas, his offer has been accepted.

Angry and upset over his rejection, Darcy decides to defend himself. Not every insult she flung at him was fair. He waylays her on her morning walk, hands her a letter and leaves.

The Bingleys arrive at Pemberley with Darcy's sister, Georgiana. They call upon Elizabeth, who is staying nearby, and the visit is a success: Elizabeth immediately warms to Georgiana.

After Lydia is married, she and Wickham come to Longbourn for a visit before joining Wickham’s new regiment. She is as silly as ever and very proud of her success in catching Wickham.

After Lydia is married, she and Wickham come to Longbourn for a visit before joining Wickham's new regiment in the North. She is as silly as ever and very proud of her success in catching Wickham, even offering to get husbands for her sisters. But she accidentally lets slip that Darcy was at her wedding. Elizabeth writes to Mrs Gardiner for an explanation.