Tag Archives: Jane Austen

Couch Potato’s Tuesday Teaser: Why was a scene omitted from Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason?

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Beth Williams

In the novel Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding, neurotic journalist Bridget is smitten with the hunky actor who plays Mr Darcy in the 1995 BBC series Pride and Prejudice. She even gets to interview him for … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Chick Flicks for a Girls’ Night In

Posted on 16 September 2009 by Beth Williams

A couple of days ago, I gave some thought to the ultimate chick flick… Pretty Woman? When Harry Met Sally? Mamma Mia? And then, sadly, Patrick Swayze died, and the news reports featured girls of all ages all declaring their … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice

Posted on 2 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On ITV3 tonight at 9pm Now here’s a film for which Keira Knightley deserves star billing, unlike yesterday’s movie.

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Couch Potato Pickings – Clueless

Posted on 6 August 2008 by Beth Williams

Clueless Rich Beverly Hills teen Alicia Silverstone takes new schoolgirl Brittany Murphy under her wing but the emotional confusion she sets in motion shows that she is the one who is truly ‘clueless’. I just love this film. It’s perfect … Continue reading →

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