Whether you’re a Jane Austen novice or aficionado, here are 5 ways to celebrate her 250th birthday

The beloved author of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was born on Dec. 16, 1775. Here are some ways to join in the festivities ...
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Deborah Moggach on the legacy of her ‘muddy-hem’ adaptation of ‘Pride & Prejudice’

The screenwriter said updating the life and times of the Bennett family was like “cooking with very, very good ingredients.” ...

Persuasion, Paddington and Patti Smith: what to listen to, read, see, and sing along to this week

A second chance for Austen’s most melancholy heroine This week saw the launch of the final episode of our hit podcast Jane Austen’s Paper Trail (although a bonus Q&A episode is ...

Ruth Jones is worlds away from Gavin and Stacey as she transforms into Pride and Prejudice icon alongside Richard E Grant in first look at BBC period drama

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones looks worlds away from Nessa Jenkins as she transforms into a Pride and Prejudice icon for a new BBC series.

‘The Other Bennet Sister’ First Look: Richard E. Grant and Ruth Jones Play Discerning Parents in ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spinoff From BBC, BritBox (EXCLUSIVE)

Just ahead of Jane Austin’s 250th birthday on Dec, 16, the first look photos from “The Other Bennet Sister” — about the ...

Daryl McCormack Talks ‘Knives Out,’ ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ More

Daryl McCormack joins TODAY to talk about his role in the upcoming movie “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” and what it ...

Man vs Baby cast in full as Rowan Atkinson returns in hysterical festive series

Man vs Baby has just arrived on Netflix and the highly-anticipated series marks the return of Mr Bean legend Rowan Atkinson ...

Daryl McCormack on ‘Knives Out 3,’ the Genius of Emma Thompson and What to Expect From His Mr. Bingley in Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’

The Irish actor is gearing up for an exciting year — and spilling the beans about starring in two of the buzziest projects to ...

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner on Her ‘Materialists’ Song, Favorite Rom-Coms, and Stalled ‘Crying in H Mart’ Film

Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner talks writing the track "My Baby (Got Nothing at All)" for Celine Song's "Materialists." ...

Rafe Spall to Play U.K. Prime Minister in Steven Moffat’s Channel 4 Political Dramedy ‘Number 10’

Jenna Coleman, Katherine Kelly, Laura Haddock, Jing Lusi, Joe Wilkinson and Richard Rankin have also joined the cast.
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Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Was Initially Rejected by a Publisher. It Later Became One of the World’s Most Beloved Novels

The British author wrote six novels, but it's her second published book that has resonated the most in the 250 years since ...
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Queen of the romcoms

Jane Austen is considered the pioneer of modern rom-coms. The formula is simple: two people meet, go through misunderstandings and personal developments - and find each other in the end. Her main ...