Budget '95 Pride and Prejudice | Part 1

[@Kholte]

Upon my word, it is the most beautiful adaptation we ever beheld.

[@The12dozen]

I love that you made your own opening sequence 😂

[@harmonandrews2849]

It's genius 😂

[@aircastles1013]

My God, the DANCING! I completely lost it! 😂😂😂

[@melisand8295]

I could not agree more! Just brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

[@readandre-read]

Mr. Collins' hair and his every expression! Caroline's feather! The versatile uses of the doily! Mary's performance! This is a masterpiece.

[@you_ngsk]

If Internet wasn't invented for this, what for then?..

[@cherry55108]

4:03 this is but a fleeting shot, yet it is somehow the most Jane Bennet Jane Bennet to ever have Jane Bennetted

[@tinuvianna]

nailed. it.

[@RizkiAnjani]

Jane Bennet coded 😂

[@sallyh4591]

Pride and Prejudice aka Socks and Safety pins 😂

[@cathipalmer8217]

Mr. Fensome, you have given us a Treasure.

[@anthuriumcactus]

Upon my word, you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person

[@BellaBarossa]

​@@anthuriumcactusshe is not one and twenty.

[@abbynormal5321]

You don't understand how much I love this. This is how I want to consume all period British drama from now on!

[@maiddorleans]

Possibly one of the most precious things to ever be uploaded to the internet.

[@bookmouse2719]

Indeed!

[@chewbex]

I never knew the diversity of a single soft lace in costuming. Bravo. 👏🏻

[@DeathBySparkles]

We came for Pride and Prejudice. We stayed for Mrs. Bennet. And Lady Lampshade. *cough*

[@renaeerichsen4886]

I'm obsessed with this adaptation.

[@wendywilliams2168]

Same. 😅

[@pdk9903]

SAME 😂

[@Randy_Batswinger]

It's definitive! 👏👏

[@katrinalyrette9068]

Caroline Bingley’s feather and shoulder pads get me every time 😂

[@Angie-Way]

how does he nail these scenes and characters so hard like damn his collins vibes are ON POINT especially and he follows the show quite faithfully except when it serves a good joke (like the dancing and looking into camera) but even then still somehow feels faithful to the scene like the vibes are still on point?? wild and full of talent and skill

[@janethansen9612]

Those regency dance moves are something else. Thank you Ben, I haven’t laughed so much in ages. Encore!

[@KarenPrytulak]

The dancing! Mary! The safety pins! The intro! Mr. Collins’ hair! Perfection!

[@xaview]

I will never get enough of Lizzie breaking the fourth wall. It's just brillant! 👌 Glad to see you included the lampshade in the opening sequence, as it is a character in itself. Thank you for (planning, rehersing) filming, editing and uploading this absolute nonsense. It's perfection!

[@tinyt9386]

Have I watched all the TikToks more than once? Yes. Have I made a cup of tea to sit down and enjoy it in its part one entirety? Also yes. This is setting me up very nicely for my trip to the ‘miserable half’ of Derbyshire this week.

[@Ysoie]

Make sure to dance with all the officers! Oh no, wait- that’s Brighton.

[@airshipswashbuckler6420]

I think we all need a part two!

[@odysseyflyer]

I love how large this has become! It just started with one video and then us begging you for more 😂

[@somebenfen]

@@odysseyflyer 😄

[@Randy_Batswinger]

​@@somebenfen Begging isn't great for my knees but I will if I have to! 🙏🙏

[@miovicdina7706]

​@@Randy_Batswinger😂 Oh, dear, Lord!

[@hayleyholtzhausen5410]

When I thought it couldn't get better - then there was the dancing! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChattieTheMadChatter]

20:49 - Lizzie Bennet doing the Macarena was something i did not know I needed in life! 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@agirlnamedgoo-007]

I don't know what's funnier… Mr. Collins eyes, Mr. Wickham's wig, or the dancing scene between Lizzie and Darcy. 😂

[@danaesorensen9017]

Brilliant. The only thing to top this would be the ability to watch Austen see your take on it.

[@cl6998]

Darcy’s wet shirt clip (on the BBC KZbin channel) has over 10 mil views. That means this video can get at least 1 mil. Let’s make it happen, internet. Get this man the recognition he deserves.

[@pinkpeony2315]

I was screaming by the time Mary picked up her Jazz Piano book and walked away from the instrument. 😂

[@margaretlang6440]

Standing ovation👏👏👏👏. My laughter lines are screaming for help😂😂😂😂😂

[@Quzinqa1122]

😂 Indeed, miss! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 It’s most enjoyable.

[@erickaeckles4187]

Quite possibly my favourite adaptation of P and P...... and because Ben is so lovely and won't blow his own trumpet, in his linktree profile there's a link to where you can leave him a tip if you've enjoyed watching these. I can't begin to imagine how much work goes into them (and not just in looking for suitable props)... Ben, you truly are a national treasure. Thank you for making us all smile and laugh.

[@whimsylore]

Lizzie breaking the 4th wall cracks me up everytime 😂😂😂😂

[@faithworks217]

He's hysterical. I laughed so hard, especially when Mr. Collins was dancing the Charleston.

[@09cokeefe]

Thank you for putting them all into a chronological compilation! Absolutely phenomenal facial expressions 🤣🤯

[@kellymallette4661]

I battle depression, today was looking to be a dark day. But I happened upon your video and I thank you so much for the 31 minutes of laughter! Thank you for sharing your genius!🥰

[@somebenfen]

@@kellymallette4661 💙💙

[@carlaeskelsen]

@kellymallette4661 Same! Oh, same! 😭💙🙂‍↕️

[@lydgate6268]

Also same.

[@wildthornrose]

There are certain things that one doesn't know one needs in one's life, and this is...one...of them 😄

[@kestrelpounces]

Wow!! The mugging is reminiscent of Monty Python, if Monty Python were made up of Eric Idle quintuplets. Then just as we catch our breath from laughing, Colin Firth's dry tones cut through the mirth like a palate cleanser. Fantastic!!

[@suequattro5524]

Absolutely spot on! A chameleon portrayal of smug, swagger, creep, and the absurd. Well done!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@anavarix5425]

You had me at the safety pins

[@kitschannette3052]

This is art and belongs in a museum!

[@megan2176]

A few years ago, I went to a theatre production of Pride and Predjudice but there were only two actresses, and it took place in a local historical house! The audience followed them around the house as they acted different scenes, and they took turns playing all the characters, similar to you, using small props and accessories to distinguish between each character. It was amazing, unforgettable. I think it would be called emersive theatre? So fun! Yours is just as fun, and funny!! The dancing! 😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@thebobsful]

Still THE best adaptation!

[@bmaei5]

We are undergoing a horrible US election season and this was the balm I needed. It will be saved also for further viewing for I fear dark days ahead. I am infinitely grateful.

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

I sympathize! ❤️🤍💙

[@LiteratureDickens]

Hugs from Finland🇫🇮🫂

[@lynnhall-or5fy]

Oh dear, I giggled, snorted, tittered, chortled and whooped my way through this. Absolutely brilliant.

[@ltsfreerealestate]

You, Ben, have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love - I love.. I love you. I never wish to be parted from you and your crazy facial expressions from this day on.

[@Zenocrate]

It is most perplexing how this should prove so uncommonly addictive!

[@gaildoughty6799]

We will never tire of this: what an interpretation.

[@missrusalka6216]

I didn't know what to expect when I clicked on this but after just 2 mins I am obssesed ! I am delightfully surprised and entertained .Thank you so much.

[@3vaniamaria]

Mr Collins dancing is sending me 😆 he has a lovely pirouette!

[@knoxfullspectrumdoula3621]

I'm laughing so hard I cried. The opening sequence 💀 The way bro captured Mrs. Bennett. HIS JANE BENNETT FACE 😂😂

[@amcarroll08]

This is Pride and Prejudice gold.

[@ChattieTheMadChatter]

The dish cloth hankerchief, sock cravats and carefully safety pinned t-shirts are inspirational! 😂

[@tiliaeflos5389]

I love the low budget version. Since its rainy... I poured myself a cup of tea and made myself comfortable...❤😂

[@karenpeterson5780]

These are so, so good. I laugh out loud at the dancing, and love the safety pins in the shirts for Lizzy and Jane. Brilliant (in both the American and British connotation of the word.)

[@MeredithHagan]

I can’t really express how much joy these videos give me. Thank you so much.

[@SarahHovley]

Simply spectacular!!! It is terribly difficult to choose but I think my favorites are the dance scenes. Followed by Mary playing the piano. I laugh out loud every time!!! And how is it that I forget that all the women are wearing a beard?! You are a genius! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@susanboyle9446]

Haha. Poor Mary.

[@Quzinqa1122]

Or Mrs Bennet and her poor nerves... 😂

[@wendywilliams2168]

Genius. Pure genius. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delightful. The wardrobe “representations” 😅 and facial expressions are 👨🏻‍🍳😘. So well done.

[@brooklynnwood9674]

YESSSS “thank you Ben!!” We all say in unison 😂❤️❤️🔥

[@lanimontalvo4220]

The characters are spot on! Brilliant!!! Love Mrs. Bennet!

[@ilmaba1756]

Fantastic use of old doilies.

[@nparksntx]

I will have to say this version is much better than the Kiera Kightly version 😂

[@achanwahn]

The KZbin version for sure

[@bunnyvalentinehistory]

This whole thing brings me so much happiness. I would incredibly happily sit through the entire '95 pride and prejudice acted with your enormous talent and humour

[@marabanara]

This os TOP TIER. Having watched the original many, many times, the attention to all the facial expressions is not just hilarious but amazingly well executed!! BRAVO, good Sir!

[@delphipsmith5724]

OMG LADY CATHERINE'S LAMPSHADE HAT 😂😂😆🤣

[@wheeliewobbly5041]

this is pure GOLD!!! cried with laughter at the Netherfield Ball Dancing ... sheer genius. Love LOVE LOVE this series - absolutely can't wait to see you do LCdB confronting Lizzie in the shrubbery!!!

[@hwatkiss]

These are even better all together than they were scene by scene on Instagram. Wonderful work!

[@hopebyers360]

Absolutely the best thing ever made! I’m watching this with my eight month old baby right now and she’s absolutely obsessed lol

[@veronicab15]

This is the best thing I found online in a long while 🤣

[@shannonmcgee3901]

I never noticed that Part 1 begins and ends with Mrs. Bennet's caterwauling until now. Your work on this reminds me of Robin Williams doing fake Shakespeare as an early bit - like yeah, its funny but i also understand Shakespeare on a whole different level now. 💐💐💐

[@SheffieldSweetie]

Brought here from instagram and just subscribed! You’re brilliant!! Capital! Capital!

[@elsiemay_writes]

I was excited to see this compilation after keeping up with on Insta- it's all so spot on, especially greasy Mr Collins lol😂 Your creativity and dedication is greatly appreciated by so many who love this edition ❤

[@kaleidoscope977]

You’re hilarious! Thanks for bringing this silliness into the world and brightening my day so much

[@em-lee15]

I feel like this would be my pre-game for watching the real thing 😂

[@LunaAMorticia]

A friend shared this with my husband and I, it's made our evening. Incredible 😂

[@s589xjc9]

I've fallen in love with you for this video alone. It is one of the wittiest things I've seen on KZbin. Brilliantly acted and incredibly funny. Thank you!

[@BenStimpsonAuthor]

lmao you got Alison Steadman's mannerisms perfectly lol

[@Quzinqa1122]

😂 "My poor nerves!"

[@smemily2806]

Wow. Best pride and prejudice adaption ever!!

[@beckathompson8109]

You have performed a miracle. You have made Mrs Bennet my favorite character 🤩

[@abbiegsarah2129]

This version has become the most agreeable adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. I dare say Mrs Bennet portrayal, has been cast very well. Brava, kind sir we must have more. 🤣

[@freespiritbe]

Omg this is so good. The copy of each expression from the original, and then comically exagerrated... chefs kiss! Now i want to watch 1995 again!!! It was so good

[@beaandersson6696]

Thanks, Ben - this is astonishingly entertaining. The dance scenes… I haven’t laughed so hard in years!

[@SarahEW716]

the way you got how mr darcy talks with his bottom teeth showing more often oh my word mr collins is my favorite though hes barely exaggerated xD incredible job

[@miamomia1]

I love how this is both an exaggeration and exact replica of each character from the 95 version! 😂😂 You are magical! 🦄 Now everyone please join my chant: PART 2! PART 2! PART 2! PART 2! PART 2! PART 2!

[@julienakpillankford1609]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s hat has brightened my day! Thank you for this magnificent performance! Bravo! ❤️

[@madii7]

This was so fun! I specially loved Lizzy “jimming the camera” 😂 can’t wait for part 2

[@catherinemg4937]

Sheer genius. A tour de force. I totally got sucked into each character like no P&P movie has ever been able to do. I can't wait for the rest!

[@achanwahn]

Omg, 😂the feather 🪶 the dance!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sfowler1017]

This is truly the only thing that has made me laugh aloud in months. I've loved having the reels but a full Part I is wonderful indeed.

[@VexVerity]

10:03 Lady Catherine’s hat killed me dead. Incredible!

[@thehalverwifey]

WONDERFUL!!! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! (1995 version is amazing. So happy to see this gem of an adaption!) 🤩🤩🤩

[@torigrant5777]

All of my favorite props: the pins, the doily scarf, the lampshade, AND the battered paperback copy of P + P!

[@elandreaux]

My poor husband is trying to finish work about 15 feet away and I am laughing myself into an apoplectic fit. I've been a wreck all day worrying about the election in the US but for a little while I forgot all about it. This is delightful and I can't think where you found the time for it. THANK YOU and I can't wait to see part 2

[@noellepoe665]

I, like most here, could quote P&P95 right along with you but this is the first time in years I have actually laughed out loud, at anything. Thank you for that gift

[@ladymary1502]

The opening sequence? *chefs kiss*. I anxiously await each new installment on TT and yet absolutely watched it all together and it is STILL brilliant! Bravo!

[@dappledaylight2628]

I see you've memorized the funniest parts as we have! 😂the safety pins

[@BellaBarossa]

4:32 - You've even got Colin Firth's mouth movements down pat. 😂

[@SitaBrightwind]

OMG your facial expressions and costumes are SO PERFECT

[@katiebutler4564]

You danced the macarena almost as well as Lizzy. And there is apparently nothing that cant be done on a small budget when you have the persistance of Mr. Collins. I hope there is a part 2! 🙏

[@SaellaSparrow]

It’s everyone’s facial expressions that kill me the most!! 🤣 These are SO good! Thank you!!

[@SaellaSparrow]

Okay.. I said this before I saw the dancing. I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@hannahmeyer4865]

omg this is hilarious. the opening sequence alone had me laughing out loud.

[@sheilabryans8177]

I have just roared with laughter through this wonderful video. Brilliant characterisations and marvellous editing. I cannot wait for more!!! You have yourself a new subscriber. Many thanks

[@ginafuller1654]

42 seconds in and I have liked, subscribed, and put the phone on dnd