Emma finale on BBC One
What was intended as a day of fun turns into a day of agony for everyone on the excursion to Box Hill, in the concluding episode of BBC One’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Things come to a head when, encouraged by Frank, Emma behaves very badly, insulting Miss Bates.
She is berated by Knightley and realises that her behaviour was shameful. She tries to repair things with Jane and Miss Bates, but Jane will not see her – although Miss Bates tells her that Jane has accepted a job as a governess.
Knightley takes his leave. He is going to stay with his brother in London and will be away for a while.
Meanwhile, when Frank’s controlling aunt dies, the Westons expect him to propose to Emma. However, his actions set in motion a chain of events that shock Emma and make her realise something that has been in her sight all along.
Sunday 25 October
9.00-10.00pm BBC ONE
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Final episode was a bit of a damp squib – they had built up the tension wonderfully in the preceeding episodes only for it all to fizzle out in the last episode.
The Emma/Knightley scene where their feelings are revealed had none of the tension and intensity of the book, the camera angles were inhibiting for the actors who appeared ill at ease.
Really enjoyed it up to that point
True, very different from the book – but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Although not on a par with the film – I have to say the parts of Emma and Knightley were superbly played and I fell in love with Mr Knightley all over again!! Well done for that!! Oh – and for converting my husband to bonnets and britches drama!!