As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry.

When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, Darcy's overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship.

This was Joe Wright’s explosion into the directorial world, which saw him subsequently give us ‘Atonement’ and ‘The Darkest Hour’.