Pride and Prejudice - episode 1 | audio drama | radio play

Experience Jane Austen’s classic novel in our brand new radio adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. This new four-part adaptation is by Rebecca Cockcroft. Enjoy the ups and downs of the Bennet family as they deal with charming new neighbours, dashing officers, rich gentlemen who refuse to dance, and Mrs Bennet’s desire to marry off all of her daughters as quickly as she can. Episode 1: Mr Bingley and his friend, Mr Darcy, arrive in Hertfordshire, much to the Bennet family’s delight. Plus, Lydia spies an interesting stranger in Meryton. Narrator - Liz Clarke Mr Bennet - John Myhill Mrs Bennet - Kate Billingham Jane Bennet - Rebecca Cockcroft Lizzy Bennet - Amy Whitestone Kitty Bennet - Corinna Jane Crabtree Lydia Bennet - Emily Lyon Charlotte Lucas - Hannah Taylor Maria Lucas - Corinna Jane Crabtree Sir William Lucas - Ian Spiby Mr Collins - Fraser Haines Mr Bingley - Thomas Sparrow Miss Bingley - Vicky Kelly Mrs Hurst - Jude Wilton Mr Darcy - Tom Morath Miss Darcy - Corinna Jane Crabtree Colonel Fiztwilliam - Martin Borley-Cox Lady Catherine De Bourgh - Lynne O’Sullivan Wickham - Tristan Baxter-Smith Denny - Martin Borley-Cox Mr Gardiner - Barry Dougall Mrs Gardiner - Mo Shapiro Mrs Phillips - Jude Wilton Mrs Reynolds - Jude Wilton Director/Audio Editor - Rebecca Cockcroft