NBC University Theater
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet, whose sharp judgment and lively independence shape her encounters with the proud Mr. Darcy. Set among the Bennet family and their neighbors, the story explores courtship, social standing, family expectations, and the misunderstandings that can distort first impressions.
NBC University Theater presents literary works in radio-drama form, bringing a familiar novel to listeners through spoken performance and sound. This adaptation offers a way to experience Austen’s characters and social world as a broadcast story, with the focus on dialogue, relationships, and the changing understanding between Elizabeth and Darcy.
The tone balances romantic feeling with wit and keen observation of manners. Austen’s humor comes from the contrast between what characters believe about one another and what their actions reveal, making the story engaging both as a courtship drama and as a portrait of family and society.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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