Jane Austen Stories

Mr Elton returns from Bath engaged, and soon the whole of Highbury is talking about his bride-to-be.

Meanwhile, Harriet struggles to put Mr Elton out of her mind, so Emma sets about finding ways to distract her. Then, at last, news arrives that the long-awaited Frank Churchill is expected imminently at Highbury.

But will the elusive Frank Churchill finally be true to his word? And if he does arrive, will he live up to Emma’s expectations?

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Jane Fairfax returns to Highbury, and Emma finds herself forming new opinions of the accomplished young woman she once viewed with jealousy.

Meanwhile, Harriet takes shelter from the pouring rain in Ford’s shop, only to find herself face-to-face with someone she never expected to see.

And as surprising news arrives from Bath about Mr Elton, Emma is left wondering: will she ever truly decipher the very reserved Jane Fairfax? And what will Harriet make of the latest news?

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A letter from Enscombe finally brings news of the long-awaited Mr Frank Churchill, while Emma pays a visit to the ever-talkative Miss Bates and hears of another arrival in Highbury: the accomplished Miss Jane Fairfax.

But why has Jane chosen to return to Highbury rather than accompany her beloved Campbells to Ireland? And will Emma and Mr Knightley ever see eye to eye when it comes to Frank Churchill’s character?

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The evening at Randalls comes to an unexpected end as the guests make their way home through the snow. But during the journey back to Hartfield, Emma is confronted with a revelation that threatens to unravel all her carefully laid plans.

How will Emma respond to a confession she never saw coming? And has her confidence in her own judgement finally led her astray?

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A festive evening at Randalls promises good company, lively conversation and the latest news of the long-awaited Frank Churchill. But as the weather takes a turn for the worse, not everyone is looking forward to the journey home.

With Harriet absent from the gathering, on whom will Mr Elton turn his attention? And could Emma be overlooking something hiding in plain sight?

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As Christmas approaches, Hartfield welcomes the arrival of Emma's sister, Isabella, and her family. While Mr Woodhouse fusses over their health and comfort, fresh eyes begin to take notice of the romantic entanglements unfolding in Highbury.

Will Emma and Mr Knightley put their quarrel behind them? And could an unexpected observation cast new doubt on Emma's confidence in Mr Elton?

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Certain she knows best, Emma presses on with her matchmaking. Convinced Harriet and Mr Elton are falling in love, she pays little heed to Mr Knightley's warnings.

But should Emma have listened to Mr Knightley's warnings? Or is she reading far more into Mr Elton's attentions than she ought?

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Emma's carefully laid plans are thrown into disarray when Harriet Smith receives an unexpected proposal from the respectable farmer, Mr Martin - a match Emma considers wholly beneath her young friend.

Will Harriet accept the offer? Can Emma resist interfering? And what will the ever-forthright Mr Knightley make of her latest scheme?

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Emma is convinced she has found the perfect match. Despite Mr Knightley's doubts, she sets about bringing Harriet Smith and the charming Mr Elton ever closer together.

But are Emma's carefully laid plans unfolding as she imagines? Or could Mr Elton's attentions be directed elsewhere?

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Emma has found a new project. Enchanted by the gentle and impressionable Harriet Smith, she resolves to guide her new friend's future - and, if possible, improve it.

But meddling in matters of the heart is rarely as straightforward as it seems. Could Emma's ambitions for Harriet be setting them both up for disappointment?

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Emma Woodhouse has every reason to think herself fortunate. Handsome, clever, and rich, she has little to wish for - and even less to occupy her. Having just celebrated the marriage of her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, Emma begins to suspect she has a talent for matchmaking.

But as the village of Highbury welcomes new arrivals and long-awaited visitors, beneath its polite society, not everything is quite as it seems...

Will Emma's confidence in her own judgement lead her astray? Will she ever heed the warnings of her trusted friend, Mr Knightley? And...

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As our story concludes, will it be third-time lucky for Lizzy, as she receives yet another proposal?  

Is true love really enough to melt both pride and prejudice?  

And what will Mr and Mrs Bennet have to say about it?  

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Lady Catherine de Bourgh is on the warpath. She’s heard a rumour that Darcy and Elizabeth may be engaged to be married, and she’s determined to put a stop to such an unwise match at all costs.

But in Elizabeth Bennet, this seemingly unstoppable force may have just met its immovable object. 

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All’s well that ends well for Jane and Mr Bingley, as the amiable young bachelor returns to Meryton with a proposal up his sleeve. But what of Elizabeth and Darcy?  

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Lizzy learns the truth about Darcy’s presence at her sister’s wedding. Of all the men in the world, it’s her own former suitor who has saved Lydia Bennet from disonour, by bribing Mr Wickham to marry her. 

But how can Lizzy ever repay him? Her aunt might have an idea or two…  

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It’s a last-minute wedding for Lydia and Wickham, and the guest list leaves much to be desired. At long last, Mrs Bennet gets to watch one of her daughters walk down the aisle, but there’s no room for Lizzy or Jane. 

There is, however, one very surprising guest at the nuptials… none other than Mr Darcy.   

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This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Sir David Suchet as he reads a selection of Charles Dickens’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music.

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With Mr Bennet scouring London for the missing Wickham and Lydia, in Meryton their scandalous elopement is the only story in town.  

But can the young lovers be found before Lydia’s reputation is ruined forever?  

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A letter from home brings shocking news, forcing Lizzy to return immediately. As secrets stir and loyalties are tested, Darcy’s true character continues to both intrigue and confound her - nothing in Derbyshire is quite as it seems. 

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At Pemberley, Lizzy discovers a very different Darcy - gracious, welcoming, and devoted to his sweet younger sister Georgiana.  

But the return of the Bingleys brings back old tensions, and Miss Bingley’s jealousy quickly erupts with consequences neither she nor Lizzy expects... 

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Lizzy gets a guided tour of Pemberley, the grand Derbyshire estate that was hers for the taking – if only she could accept its proud owner. 

She can’t fail to be impressed at the size of Mr Darcy’s magnificent country pile… But then, with impeccably awkward timing, the man of the house arrives home early.  

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As the militia prepare to leave Meryton for good, Lydia Bennet receives a thrilling invitation. Colonel Forster and his wife have offered her a trip to Brighton – the very place to which the dashing Mr Wickham and his comrades are soon bound.  

Sun, sea, and soldiers… what could possibly go wrong?  

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After a six-week stay with the Collinses in Kent, Lizzy is greatly relieved to return to Hertfordshire. But she arrives home to find her younger sisters still hopelessly besotted with Mr Wickham… the very same Mr Wickham who tried to elope with Darcy’s sister, in hopes of securing her fortune.  

It’s just as well that the militia have already decamped to Brighton. Surely, now he’s out of sight, the dashing young officer will soon be out of mind too?  

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Still reeling from Mr Darcy’s unexpected proposal, Lizzy is astonished to receive a letter from her now not-so-secret admirer.  

But far from entreating her to reconsider his offer, Darcy writes to defend his honour - in the affair of Jane and Bingley, and in something far more serious concerning Mr Wickham... 

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Poor Lizzy just can’t get away from Mr Darcy. Wherever she turns, there he is also - inscrutable as ever. 

When she learns from his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, that Darcy himself interfered with Jane’s happiness, Lizzy is more desperate than ever to avoid him. 

But then Darcy pays her a private visit, with a very surprising question... 

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With Easter approaching, Mr Darcy arrives in Kent for a visit with his great-aunt Lady Catherine. Lizzy soon becomes acquainted with his more affable cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, while Darcy himself remains at a distance. 

But it's only a matter of time before the two of them are teasing each other again, as the moderately accomplished Lizzy shows off her modest piano-playing talents. Will music be the food of love?

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Arriving at the parsonage in Kent to visit her friend Charlotte, Lizzy submits to an exhaustive tour of the neighbourhood, conducted by her tedious cousin Mr Collins. Every local landmark is pointed out in minute detail, not least the grand estate at Rosings, home to his wealthy patroness, Lady Catherine De Bourgh.  

Before long, Lady Catherine invites Lizzy and the Collinses round for dinner... where our free-spirited young heroine doesn't exactly make a favourable impression.  

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As Christmas approaches in Meryton, Mrs Bennet's personal wish list is looking distinctly unfulfilled. Not only has Lizzy turned down a proposal from Mr Collins, but Jane's budding romance with Bingley appears to have fizzled out as well. 

But a new year brings fresh opportunities: the lovelorn Jane agrees to accompany her aunt and uncle on a trip to London, and Lizzy receives an invite to Kent to visit her old friend Charlotte... along with her new husband, Mr Collins. 

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Mr Collins wastes no time in his pursuit of a wife. Just three days after being refused by Lizzy, he's proposing again – this time to her friend Charlotte Lucas, who takes a far more practical view of the offer. 

And, with Darcy and Bingley away in London, the charismatic Mr Wickham has come out of the woodwork again. But what designs does the young soldier have on the Bennet family?  

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It’s an eventful day at Longbourn, as Lizzy's cousin Mr Collins finally makes his move. But despite Mrs Bennet's fulsome encouragement, his unromantic marriage proposal falls on deaf ears, and Lizzy turns him down - several times.   

Meanwhile, things aren’t looking so bright for Jane and Mr. Bingley. His scheming sister Caroline has whisked him away to London, where she's lined up a much richer potential bride-to-be... Mr Darcy's little sister Georgiana. 

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You are cordially invited to the Netherfield Ball… where Lizzy agrees to dance with Mr Darcy - despite the nasty gossip she’s been hearing about him. Is it possible there are two sides to the story after all?  

And Darcy isn’t the only one who has his eyes on Lizzy at the party… her obnoxious cousin Mr Collins can’t seem to keep away from her either.    

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There’s bad blood between Darcy and Wickham, and Lizzy soon has the full story. According to Wickham, Darcy sabotaged his career plans, forcing him to join the Army instead. What a scoundrel!  

Jane Bennet warns her sister not to take Wickham’s account at face value. But does she always just think the best of everyone, or might she actually have a point? 

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Two new bachelors arrive on the scene at Meryton, in the form of obsequious clergyman Mr Collins - the distant cousin who is destined to inherit the Bennet house – and the dashing young officer Mr Wickham. 

Both men make strong impressions on Lizzy and her sisters... but which of these two potential suitors will strike first? 

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Jane remains at Netherfield as she slowly recovers from her illness. Meanwhile, downstairs in the drawing room, Lizzy shows no sign of letting Mr Darcy off the hook, teasing him about his stubbornness and pride. But despite Caroline Bingley's best efforts to stir up trouble between them, Lizzy's provocations only seem to stoke Darcy's admiration for her. 

Soon, Jane recovers and the Bennet sisters can finally return home to Longbourn. Lizzy however is puzzled. She has begun to find Darcy's company amusing. But what exactly does he see in her? 

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With her sister Jane laid up in bed with a cold, Lizzy becomes better acquainted with Mr Darcy, pushing back at his unrealistic expectations of the accomplishments a young woman should have mastered. But the more she resists him, the more Darcy seems to admire her - much to the irritation of Bingley's sister Caroline. 

The next morning, it's a full house of Bennets at Netherfield, as the girls' mother appears with her remaining three daughters in tow. Lizzy cringes at the impression her embarrassing family must be making on Bingley... and, perhaps more to the p...

After dazzling the wealthy Mr Bingley at the Meryton Ball, the eldest Bennet sister, Jane, receives an invitation to visit him and his sister at Netherfield Park, the grand estate he's renting nearby. At her mother's insistence, she makes the journey on horseback, arriving drenched and bedraggled thanks to an only slightly mistimed thunderstorm. 

The wet-corseted Jane proves no less captivating to Bingley, but when she catches a cold, her younger sister Lizzy hurries off on foot to be with her. The visit offers our heroine another encounter with Mr Darcy - the same man who i...

Mrs Bennet has a problem - five of them, in fact. Not one of her daughters has managed to secure a husband. And with no boys in the family, when Mr Bennet dies, their house will be inherited by a cousin, leaving the female Bennets homeless. 

And then who should arrive in the sleepy Hertfordshire town of Meryton but a pair of distinctly eligible bachelors: the charming Mr Bingley, with an income of several thousand pounds a year, and his enigmatic friend Mr Darcy... 

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Jane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews.

Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form.

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