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Okay, I've FINALLY watched the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. An anon commenter told me once to get it at Blockbuster, but as I do not live in the States, that's not an option. And my library never has it. Finally, a friend let me borrow it. I've spent the past 3 days watching it.

So now, having seen both movies (this version and the most recent one), I can say that I LOOOOOOVE Colin Firth (always have), but I also liked Matthew McFadyen's Darcy. They both portray him quite differently, and I think I like each portrayal equally well.

So...here's the debate. Which one do you think is best? (I have a hunch who will win this one, but I want to see this play out). <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Also, a Jane Austen related tidbit - The Jane Austen Centre is looking for people to participate in their Regency Promenade on the first day of the Jane Austen festival in September, which takes place in Bath.

For more information, please go to this site:

http://www.janeaustenfestival.co.uk/2006.html

I really love Colin Firth, but I think I liked the more recent Darcy a little better. But only by a little... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I think most people would probably choose Firth's Darcy, and I did love his portrayal, but I also think the more recent Darcy was played completely differently. He was more...vulnerable, I think? And I really like that too.

That scene where he says "You have bewitched me, body and soul" especially makes me shiver. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />