Frank has lived in the lap of luxury ever since. He agreed for Frank to be adopted by his wife's estranged sister, who insisted that he change his name to Frank Churchill. He married young, to a woman who spent all his money, who was disowned by her family, and then died, leaving him with Frank, his two-year-old son. Weston is an eternal optimist, despite the fact that his life has not always run smoothly. Weston, she is worried about leaving Emma on her own at Hartfield. More like a sister than a governess, Anne is wise and caring, but devoted to Emma and perhaps a little indulgent. Jodhi May as Anne Taylor/Weston: Anne has been Emma's governess since her mother died when Emma was a baby.
Emma, however, is sure that Harriet's anonymous father must be a gentleman, and takes her under her wing. She's pretty, but in reality, she has little prospect of marrying a gentleman. Being a parlour boarder means that she has stayed on at the school to help with the other girls. She has been sent there to be educated, by her father, who remains anonymous, because Harriet is his "natural daughter" - i.e., she's illegitimate.
He even sees the marriages of Isabella, Emma’s older sister, to Mr. He hardly ever leaves Hartfield, and hates the thought of Emma ever leaving him. He is a loving and kind father, but he worries constantly, especially about health. He lost his wife when his two daughters were very young, and has developed an extremely nervous disposition. Woodhouse is described by Austen as a valetudinarian - old before his time. But he also has a strong moral compass - and at times he strongly disagrees with Emma over her behaviour. He is an individual, quick-witted, with a dry sense of humour - often used in sparring with Emma. He has known Emma since she was in diapers, and there's an easy familiarity between them. Knightley is Emma's only social and intellectual equal in Highbury, living at Donwell Abbey, a rambling country estate a short walk from Hartfield. Romola Garai as Emma Woodhouse: In Austen's opening lines of the novel: "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." Emma has no need to marry, being head of her own household, and having plenty of money, but she delights in matchmaking those around her - and credits herself with being very good at it – despite Mr.But when she takes protégée Harriet Smith under her wing, her interference has a detrimental effect.īrought up sharply against the folly of her own immaturity, the consequent crisis and her bitter regrets are brought to a happy resolution in a comedy of self-deceit and self-discovery.Ĭast and characters Main Nothing delights her more than meddling in the love lives of others. Dominating the small provincial world of Highbury, Emma believes she is a skilled matchmaker and repeatedly attempts to pair up her friends and acquaintances. įor a detailed account of the plot, see main article: Emma (novel)Īusten's classic comic novel follows the story of the "handsome, clever and rich" Emma Woodhouse.
#Amma serial serial
The serial originally ran weekly on Sunday nights on BBC One from 4 to 25 October 2009.
Knightley, and Michael Gambon as Emma's father, Mr. The serial stars Romola Garai as the titular heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jonny Lee Miller as her loyal lifelong friend Mr. The episodes were written by Sandy Welch, writer of previous BBC costume dramas Jane Eyre and North & South, and directed by Jim O'Hanlon. Emma is a four-part BBC television drama serial adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma.
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