But before long, he recalls childhood memories of holidays at the estate and Darcy’s all-business demeanor begins to wane and he feels the Christmas spirit - and an attraction to Elizabeth - wash over him. At first Darcy is reluctant to let Elizabeth use Pemberley for the event. Now he’s retired, and Kristofer, a man who bears a striking resemblance to Santa Claus, is running things at Pemberley. Willoughby used to be the caretaker at Pemberley. Pemberley Manor was once known for its holiday cheer and Elizabeth thinks it would be the prettiest spot for the event. George and Elizabeth work to make the festival the best ever, but a water main breaks and she’s forced to find a new venue. Elizabeth is oblivious to his feelings, but they could still get in the way of Elizabeth getting her Christmas wish. It was only one date, but George still carries a torch for her. Elizabeth and Wickham have history – he asked her out in college by writing a dinner invitation inside a copy of Jane Eyre, because they shared a love of British authors. George Wickham (Cole Gleason) is Lambton’s mayor. Elizabeth won’t find out for a while that she has misread him, but right away Darcy has a sense that there’s something special about this woman. Gasp!Īt the local cafe, Darcy’s nervous assistant cuts the line to get his boss’ coffee, and Elizabeth marches over to the car and takes Darcy to task for being hard to work for. It’s been years since he’s been back, and he’s there to sell Pemberley to someone who’s going to tear it down and build condos in its place. Wealthy New York business tycoon William Darcy (Michael Rady) is lacking in Christmas spirit, and has just arrived in the small town by helicopter. She has a sunny disposition, is strong-minded (and just a bit judgy), and she gets things done. Event planner Elizabeth Bennett (Jessica Lowndes) just landed her first break organizing the holiday festival for Lambton, Connecticut, where Pemberley Manor resides. Read on for airdates and details about each movie - with spoilers - but can you really spoil a Hallmark movie?Ĭhristmas on Hallmark 2022 for Period Drama FansĪs in Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth and Mr. There’s also a movie on the schedule that’s inspired by Sense and Sensibility, and a spin on Dickens. The book is a “sweet, sexy and hilarious gender-swapping, genre-satisfying re-telling, set in contemporary America and featuring one snooty Miss Darcy.” Sounds like our female Darcy (Lacey Chabert) may need a little help from her leading man if she’s going to come down to earth and find happiness. And like Elizabeth says, “Nothing is impossible at Christmas.”Ī second Austen-inspired Hallmark special, “Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe,” is based on the book of the same title by New York Times bestselling author, Melissa de la Cruz. When “Pemberley” opens, we learn that Elizabeth has mailed off her letter to the jolly man, asking that he help her meet her true love. But “Christmas at Pemberley” has one magical addition that never made it into Pride and Prejudice: Santa. My mom made me watch the six-hour special, and I loved it.” Us too, Jessica, us too. Talking about the Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle adaptation, she said “I was a huge fan (of the period drama), growing up. “This is a perfect Christmas movie because it’s based on two characters that are very famous in literature, which I love.” From the cast to the on-screen chemistry, Jessica Lowndes (Elizabeth Bennett) says she loved the whole experience of making this movie, which was shot on location in Essex, Connecticut over a 15 day period. In the upbeat and playful “Christmas at Pemberley Manor,” Darcy (Michael Rady) falls in love with Christmas again – and falls in love with Elizabeth as well. If you want some lighthearted romance Hallmark-style, and you’re okay with very (very) loose adaptations of the classics, you’ll be getting your dose of super sweet Christmas movies this season. To help keep this site running: Willow and Thatch may receive a commission when you click on any of the links on our site and make a purchase after doing so. Christmas at Pemberley Manor, ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC “Christmas at Pemberley Manor,” “Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe,” and “Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen” on The Hallmark Channel? It’s true! As part of the “Countdown to Christmas” line-up of originals, Hallmark Channel is airing television movies in 2022 that are modern-day takes on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Home » Period Drama Articles » Hallmark’s Austen Inspired Christmas Hallmark’s Austen Inspired Christmas
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