I have long thought that this A&E;/BBC miniseries adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is by far the best. It follows the original text as closely as can be expected, allowing for a few necessary changes to make the story work as a screenplay. In fact, it is so similar to the book that you could almost follow along, which is certainly rare. Jennifer Ehle gives an excellent portrayal of Elizabeth Bennett, and Colin Firth's performance as Mr. Darcy is exceptional. True fans of Jane Austen's writing will not be disappointed!I have previously seen this miniseries on VHS and DVD; I can say that this Blu-Ray version is definitely of superior quality. The picture is significantly sharper, so much so that I sold my DVD version and now only watch this one. I highly recommend it!