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Dec. 10, 2020

Pride and Prejudice | 25. News from London

Pride and Prejudice | 25. News from London

A letter from Mr Gardiner with some much welcome news. Elizabeth regrets who she has told about the scandal and worries it has ruined her future hopes.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Emma Wood as Mrs Hill and introducing Jordan Ryan as the Butler.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

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Elizabeth Bennet

Olivia French

The heroine of Pride and Prejudice and second oldest sister of the Bennet family of Longbourne. Fond of walking, quick-witted and known for her fine eyes.

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Mr Bennet

Chris Hiscock

The father of the Bennet family, a gentleman of "modest" income with five unmarried daughters. (Keep in mind that while the Bennet's are not incredibly well off, they are still upper-class, have an estate/farm that they earn an income from as landlords, servants, money to buy clothes and bonnets and parasols and have multi-course dinners and parties). Mr. Bennet has a sarcastic, cynical sense of humor that he uses to purposefully irritate his wife. Though he loves his daughters (Elizabeth in particular), he is a very hands-off parent, preferring to withdraw from the endless drama and excitement his wife causes and sit in his library.

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Jane Bennet

Liana Skewes

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Mrs Bennet

Liz Hardiman

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Mr Gardiner

Tim Murphy

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Butler

Jordan Ryan

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Mrs Hill

Emma Wood