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BABT
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b044gs0q
The story of ‘Pride and Prejudice from the servants’ point of view.
Description: It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House and Sarah’s hands are chapped and raw. ‘If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats’, Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to tramp through muddy fields.’
Episode 1: The peace – or monotony – of domestic life below stairs is about to be disturbed the the arrival of a new footman, James.
Episode 2: Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, James Smith, even though his presence lightens her workload.
Episode 3: Sarah notices the presence of the militia makes James uncomfortable.
Episode 4: Sarah is charmed by the Bingleys’ footman, Ptolemy.
Episode 5: Sarah gets to know the Bingleys’ footman.
Episode 6: It is the day after the Bingleys’ ball, and everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah
Episode 7: Mr Wickham is bothering the servants.
Episode 8: Sarah is to go to Kent with Elizabeth Bennet but she does not want to leave James.
Episode 9: James has left without saying goodbye. Sarah and Mrs Hill are both distraught.
Episode 10: Sarah still has had no word from James, but the Bennet daughters have good news.
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