Pride & Prejudice (1995) Inside Pemberley

[@ladyjane8855]

Even though Pride and Prejudice was made in 1995, I do feel travel agents are missing out by not offering tours to these sets.

[@karateana7593]

I would so take that tour

[@elizabethdarley8646]

Sudbury Hall NT Derbyshire is now a museum for children since 2020.

[@marycassidy1695]

they did do tours I believe after the movie came out. but it's been a while now.

[@paladin1726]

Pretty soon it will be a tour of Target and Hobby Lobby.

[@Janis_The_Intrepid_Stitcher]

Hi Tudor. I so enjoy your videos on P&P, my favorite novel. I loved the portrait of Colin Firth that you mention. Turns out it didn't go to his mother, but was sold at auction in 2009 for about £12,000 to a fan who requested anonymity. Colin Firth wrote a letter about the portrait that accompanied the sale. I have the perfect spot for that portrait at my place.

[@bobwilcox1147]

The housekeeper is one of my most favourite characters. The actress just made the role so real, she had so much "screen presence" it seemed that she was in such sharp focus that the other characters suddenly became blurred!

[@TudorSmith]

She really does get some quality screen time for a supporting artist.

[@MichelleMcDines]

I agree that it's such a shame that Sudbury Hall has been "modernised". The whole point of the National Trust is to hold important buildings in trust for the nation, to preserve them , their history and heritage. Why anyone feels the need to add disco lights and computer terminals everywhere is beyond me. When we visit places like this, we want to step back in time, we want to experience latter days and soak up the ambience. We do not want, or need, interactive, multimedia, touch screen kiosks and the like. We want, and need, to unplug and tune in to simpler times, old fashioned values and interact with these buildings as our predecessors did.

[@TudorSmith]

I agree with you. That’s why we pay out entrance fee, or annual subscriptions. I almost feel NT should put out “poll” and ask the public. I suppose a strongly worded letter wouldn’t do much good either 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kathleenmholland8055]

I actually felt a painful jolt when I saw what they've done to Sudbury...disco balls, computers, all the "trendy" garbage they've shoved in there. It's awful. I thought your National Trust was in place to preserve and protect these beautiful historic places...it's a hurtful thing to see. I share your sadness...our beautiful "Pemberley" should have been left alone in its grace. 😢

[@CatholicKate121]

I couldn't agree more with you. When I visit historic places I wish to step back in time, not be assaulted with modernism and museum explanations. Years ago I was an 18th century living historian and would have the pleasure from time to time of entering the colonial homes and forts in the United States and living between the walls as if it were the past. When the museum trappings are removed and all that's left is the house or fort itself, it's quite an experience. To awaken and hear nothing but the stirrings of a fire being stoked or a cook pot being checked, to feel the lack of central heating is to, for a moment, appreciate the past. I would sometimes resent the intrusion of the public as they stomped their way through our encampments, picking their way through our things, and even disturbing our children as if we were all part of a hands-on exhibit. What places like Sudbury should offer is a chance to explore the property in historic dress and without the modern appliances and signage. Imagine that! You pay a handsome fee, but you and everyone else gets to dress up, gets a quick instruction on the etiquette of the day, and get to tour the property as if they were Lizzy! No modern tourists being loud and rude. No modern tour guides with modern cheerfulness and sloppy clothes. Everything as it should be in the Regency Era.

[@denisehill7769]

Glad I visited before they messed it up. The Trust do a lot of good in preserving heritage but they also have an arrogance and think they "know best".

[@CindyVro]

I am so happy to see that there are others who value this version of Pride and Prejudice as I do. I loved this video and another that you did. Thank you!

[@TudorSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's subjective of course. I've had comments saying that the 2005 version is better. Perhaps its an age/generation thing? But I like the 1995 version 👍

[@CindyVro]

I used to like the 2005 version better until I read the book again. The 1995 version is the real Pride and Prejudice, 2005 is an adaptation. 1995 does an excellent job following the book and phrases right from the book. My favorite is the audio book by Karen Savage. The letter from Darcy and her reaction to it is the best. I listen to Jane Austin books almost every night to fall asleep and often listen to 1995 and 2005 Pride and Prejudice. I may be a little obsessed 😅

[@TudorSmith]

I suppose the reason the 1995 version is split over 6 episodes so that that they could cover the whole content without abridging it? I’d say your obsession is harmless enough 🙂

[@CindyVro]

Yes, I am sure that is the reason for 6 episodes. I wish they would do a six episode series on Sense and Sensibility!

[@LisaOutrequin]

​@@CindyVroso glad not to be the only Austen addict!

[@jkl1202]

Definitely the best version of Pride and Prejudice!! I love it!! ❤

[@laurastokowski9683]

They used to. I took a tour about 10 years ago and we went to all these locations. We even had a meal and danced inside Longbourn.

[@TudorSmith]

You dined at Longbourn? That must have been special 👍

[@lindaharper6233]

Would love to know about the Bed & Breakfast where Mr. Collins lived. I would love to go stay there. And yes, this version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle is the BEST!!!!!😎❤️❤️❤️👌

[@TudorSmith]

I mention Old Teigh Rectory (B&B) in my previous video 👍

[@ЛарисаТаргоніна]

I’m a big fan of Pride and Prejudice 1995. I wanted to see Pemberley to be close to the original look. Still good but they killed the vibe. Thank you for video!❤

[@TudorSmith]

Yeah they killed the vibe for me too. It was much better the last time I visited 👍

[@IsThisTheHill]

I love the way you showed little insets of the TV show overlaid on the real place. I’ve been to Lacock & Lacock Abbey. Don’t know if I would’ve figured out where they were on my own

[@bluumz-n-veg]

Thanks so much for the follow-up, I'd just found and watched your other P&P video. Very well done! You have a grateful new subscriber. Pity about what they did to the music room at Sudbury Hall. I wouldn't expect them to keep the rooms as a P&P time capsule, but I would hope that any re-dressing would be done in good taste. Best wishes from this obstinate, headstrong girl! 😀

[@TudorSmith]

Thanks 🙂 Yeah I was all astonishment at how they’d changed the music room 🤣

[@Dianaemanuel]

Another stupid 'installation' at another National Trust property. The noise in that 'dance' room was infernal. It seems like you're no longer just allowed to wander quietly and enjoy each room. (However, thank you for the video tour - most enjoyable!)

[@TudorSmith]

The mind boggles at NT’s decisions right? Thanks for watching 👍

[@donnalayton6876]

Thank you for a wonderful tour. I would have used the outside shots for Pemberly. The outside is beautiful.

[@TudorSmith]

It is rather spectacular isn't it? One can see why the wealthy of the day would demonstrate their wealth by building such houses.

[@charlottefletcher8307]

My Mum lives in Sudbury and Sudbury hall is less than a five minute walk from her house. I have loved visiting it over the years. Several years ago they had a temporary display there of some of the costumes etc frok Pride and Prejudice. That was amazing to see.

[@haniam8350]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@TudorSmith]

My pleasure!

[@MsBonzodog]

Whilst you were at Chrome and Parkhouse you should have visited the village of Longnor that is about one and a half miles away. The little cobbled alleyway leading from the market square up to the church was used for the location of the inn they were staying in. There is one scene where there is a coach and horse outside and if you see just how narrow the alley is I’m amazed they managed to fit them in.

[@TudorSmith]

Yeah I covered that in my first P&P video so didn’t want to double up! Chapel Street seems untouched since the Georgian era 👍

[@MsBonzodog]

@@TudorSmith yes I came across your other video afterwards and feel a bit bad about my comment now. I know the area from it being used in The Innes Book of Records series back in the eighties.

[@christineconnell4114]

This was fabulous! Thanks so much! 😊

[@TudorSmith]

Aw thanks 🙏

[@5apph1b1u3]

Never subscribed to any KZbin channel before but this content is worth it. You are so interesting/elegant and your enthusiasm and effort shine through in your content. Your P&P vids are excellent - worth watching more than once just to catch all the interesting details you discuss and to enjoy the beautiful locations again. Intelligent, witty, insightful, visually beautiful content…I think you must be wonderful dinner guest to sit beside! Thank you for all your effort!

[@TudorSmith]

Wow, thank you! It’s encouraging to hear positive comments - unlike the guy I blocked because he said I was a dull as dishwater lol!

[@5apph1b1u3]

@@TudorSmith Trolls are Dark Tetrad personality types. Don’t let them get you down and interrupt your goals and accomplishments because your dedicated viewers see you - Your curiosity, dedication, sincerity…you are the real deal.

[@debefeldman]

My dear Tudor, you are not dull as dishwasher. Love your videos on the best P&P show/movie ever. 🥰

[@EvaArts-Zahav]

Yes, I feel the same way. Just discovered your channel, has been madly in love with Jane Austen when I discovered her late in life, and you are fulfilling my dream of seeing the film locations and picking up all the beautiful subtle details in the acting of the 1995 film. Am going to stay close now. Thank you so much for your beautiful text, perceptions and juxtapositions. 🙏😊💖

[@ТатьянаГалимская-й6ш]

Приятно было посмотреть как там сейчас.Этот фильм остался в сердце навсегда.Все на отлично.Смотрю его и сейчас.Актеры подобраны великолепно.Помню всех .И безмолвного слугу мистера Дарси и даже нищих детей в Лондоне .Мальчика и девочку.Природа просто восхитительна.Из незатейливого сюжета появился прекрасный фильм.Радость для глаз и для души.Спасибо.

[@TudorSmith]

Большое спасибо за ваш замечательный комментарий. Шоу, очевидно, имеет для вас значение. Спасибо за просмотр моего видео. 🙏

[@pamelamason6372]

I absolutely loved this! Just this morning I found the first vlog(?) and was transfixed and am going back later to watch it again and then will rewatch this. Your knowledge of P&P is impressive as is your skill in inserting the recordings comparing the places. Genius and fascinating . Thank you Tudor and be assured that I will be looking out for any of your future postings. Here’s hoping that you get thousands of subscribers as you deserve them.

[@TudorSmith]

Yay! Thank you! Thousands Of subscribers! I’ll take that vibe 👍

[@annabodhi38]

Thank you so much for going back and doing the tour for us. After your previous video that included the thumb action, I had to go back and rewatch the series. I am taking a break before going on to episode 3, lol. Many of us will not be able to see these places 'in real life' so you taking us there is a real treat. Your dedication, and all of your hard work are very much appreciated.

[@TudorSmith]

Thumb action 🤣 perhaps anyone whose watched my video and then rewatched P&P will always call it that now! I’m glad you’ve been inspired to rewatch the series. It’s a wonderful piece of escapism!

[@sharynkhan1104]

Thank you for such a wonderful trip down memory lane. Fantastic video

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@kathykulba4320]

This American thanks you very much! I too just found your channel and watched the other P&P video. Last time I was in the UK I got to visit Lyme Park. It was wonderful! I wish it wasn't raining though!!!

[@nanushkamaria6066]

Thanks for this splendid video of our beloved p&p 1995 locations

[@TudorSmith]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@alanbrookes6637]

Fancy turning the music room into a dancing disco venue, the wonderful scene of marvellous eye contact that gave Darcy hope he indeed still had a chance to secure Elizabeths heart.

[@kimquinn7728]

AT 6:49, was thinking about comment that perhaps they didnt use the exterior of Sudbury Hall for exterior of Pemberley as it was too far away from the other sites...I think it could have been used for Netherfield, as you stated but the site chosen for Pemberley exterior was so, so, so stately! Austere but elegant. Sudbury is large, impressive but much warmer, homey. Pemberley looked kingly.

[@TudorSmith]

Absolutely. Lyme Park as Pemberley is practically regal compared to the other locations!

[@larhumba4233]

Good grief! What is the National Trust doing? Such a cacophany and stupid disco lights.....in a stately home? 🙄 Thanks so much for the tour and going to try and buy some P&P memorabilia from the gift shop in your previous video. 🥰

[@TudorSmith]

I suppose they are appealing to the masses. I wonder how many people who walk through the house actually make the P&P connection these days.

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

​@@TudorSmithI'm going to be honest, if I were touring this lovely estate and didn't know of pride and prejudice, I would still be affronted by the hideous sight of those new additions

[@piplebref4607]

They are desperately trying to be "inclusive", whatever that is supposed to mean. I've not been to an NT property for a number of years precisely because of this sort of thing but this is a new low. It's just a mess. I'd ask for my money back!

[@vijikodi1131]

A unforgettable experience... living once again....with you sir adding extra details of your observations about the book and the 1995 adaptation...for me an ardent fan of the famed author as well as the characters of the book as well as the film...thank you.. I enjoyed every bit of your videos i have seen so far

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you so much. I had microphone issues on that video but hopefully it didn’t detract so much from the wonderful sights and the house.

[@rbpat52]

Absolutely delightful. Thank you for all the hard work needed to share this content with all of us P&P fanatics.

[@TudorSmith]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@janegardener1662]

This was a lovely outing, thank you!

[@TudorSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Thank you I’m. Watching again so I can plan my visit , I enjoyed your tour.

[@TudorSmith]

Sounds like you’re making plans 👍

[@PlanttreesMS]

Thanks for the tour!!! Very interesting, all of it, including his portrait having been gifted to Colin's mom.

[@kkitao217]

Thank you so much for showing us Sudbury Hall! I visited it several years ago, before they messed up the music room (what a disappointment!) and really enjoyed it, so you brought back good memories. I also enjoyed the credit you gave the actor who played the housekeeper. Now I’m going to watch your previous location video.

[@TudorSmith]

I'm glad it brought back memories. Were you aware of the Pride & Prejudice connection the last time you visited? If so you'd have seen the music room in it's former glory!

[@houstonceng]

We visited about seven or eight years ago because of P&P. The main staircase was closed then, but the music room was normal and not a disco. When Elizabeth looked out of the window, “the prospect to the park”, when she says, “ to think of all this I could have been mistress”, the scene they cut to isn’t what is actually there.

[@annemarieritchie6741]

L😊

[@bookmouse2719]

Thank you, how fun is this! Love your videos

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@carolmeindl9508]

I loved this!! How fun to walk through the house that they filmed the Pemberley scenes. Thank you !!

[@michelleanderson6644]

I am delighted that someone else is as obsessed with Pride and Prejudice as I am.

[@TudorSmith]

I don’t think you and I are alone in this “obsession” 😊

[@annebowman5954]

Thanks once again..

[@pmarkhill519]

Thank you for the virtual tour! As an American, I would love to take a Pride and Prejudice tour of England.

[@TudorSmith]

It’s definitely worth visiting the locations but because they are quite spread apart you’d need a week to cover them 👍

[@rhealight]

Most enjoyable. Thank you.

[@TudorSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sherryd3299]

I love this! I have always had an interest in stately homes. Seeing where the interior scenes of Darcy's home were filmed is fun. I just realized that even though I have subscribed to your channel I have been forgetting to click the "like" button on each video. I'm going to go back and do so on all the ones I have watched. I only thought of it at the beginning when you mentioned not to click disliked. I also really enjoyed the outdoor shots you took at the beginning of the beautiful, green English countryside. I live in the desert where there is nothing green or lush. I also love the Beatles and I'll be watching those vids too. I like the Rolling Stones too!.

[@TudorSmith]

Aw thanks. Every "like" counts but as long as you're watching the videos I think that helps too 👍

[@Bella1584]

I just stumbled on your channel and I love all this Pride and Prejudice stuff! The 1995 version is my favorite. It is amazing to see these actual homes. You are very lucky to be able to visit them so easily and see the beautiful surrounding areas too. Thanks for sharing!

[@yvonnemoujalli6904]

A month this video was shared on KZbin and did not comes on my page ?????? Can't tell you how exited this is for me .Thank you Tudor for this amazing clip xxx

[@TudorSmith]

It’s a shame when KZbin bids videos. I guess that’s why they encourage subscribers and notification bells 🤣

[@AndyJarman]

At 2:15 (and to the right of Chrome Hill) is a pointy looking hill which is in fact an end-on view of a pretty spectacular ridge walk valled Dragon's Back (if I remember correctly). Well worth an afternoons walk.

[@debbieforhim7800]

I'm so glad KZbin put your videos up for me to view. I LOVE P&P so much, especially the 1995 version. Keep up the great work! England is very beautiful.

[@anabrito1693]

Thank you for this 😀👏🏻. I’m from Portugal and me and my mum watched this series together when I was a kid. We tape recorded it (VHS) and I would watch bits during lunch before going to school. The best version in my opinion. I love Jane Austen. I’m going to look for the first video and watch it.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the other one too 👍

[@marinaguilherme8042]

Hi ! I’m from Portugal too but I haven’t noticed this wonderful series on tv, in that time. I only discovered that during Covid lockdown 😅 Do you remember when (1995?) and which channel was this streaming? Thanks

[@aliampb6949]

Wonderful xx

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you! 😊

[@BookMD]

Thank you! Thank you for these videos, and for your good nature and enthusiasm. Are there any more scenes you could re-enact? I'd love to see where Lady Catherine D B argued with Lizzy! Or the disastrous proposal. Or the sword fighting lessons. Don't give up!!! ❤️

[@TudorSmith]

I'm sure there must be some other locations. I'll have a dig and see what I can come up with 👍

[@Sabine-v4c]

J'ai lu le livre et ai regardé la série. Un réel plaisir, et les dialogues...merci !

[@downtherabbithole1353]

Thanks Tudor, much appreciated 🙂

[@TudorSmith]

My pleasure!

[@PageCreations]

It's amazing how with movies they do things in such a manner to lead you to believe you are looking at the same building. I would have never thought those inside shots were done somewhere else rather than what we knew in the movie as Pemberley. I was trying to figure out what exactly was going on at that place with all the weird furnishings, signs, and whatever, uh mirror balls. LOL. It was still cool to see. Thank you!

[@us5634]

Where were the internal scenes at Longborne were shot. Thankyou so much for this. Loved it.

[@TudorSmith]

I believe all of the internal and external shots for Longbourne were filmed at Luckington Court (see my first video) 👍

[@TaxTheChurches.]

Fun! Thanks for visiting with your camera stick.

[@TudorSmith]

It’s the only way to do it!

[@maggie5736]

I read Pride and Prejudice a long time ago and it’s always been a favorite of mine. I wasn’t aware that there is a series until I discovered it on a movie channel. What a reprieve from so many recent movies and series. I love it and have watched it several times. I am surprised and disappointed that there isn’t anything that references the series. There should, at least, be pictures of the various scenes placed in each room that was featured in the series. The music room is ridiculous! Maybe the powers that be aren’t aware that the series is still alive and loved.

[@TudorSmith]

The four women I encountered on my way out - I have a funny feeling they may have had a hand in the recent transformations. They seemed really excited about the new look. They were chattering away about it as I walked passed. To be fair it was only the music room but still!

[@joanware6473]

So good to see the inside tour, thank you.

[@TudorSmith]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@meriennelynch4867]

This move is my favorite of all the Pride & Prjudice nivues, The move had the perfect actors. No one played Darcey like Conlin Firth and I was so happy to hear that gifted him mother with his portrait. I never liked any of his other movies being more modern and too sexual for me. But this one was so beauitufl from top to bottom. That building and atmosphere was so enjoyable to see. It caused me to enjoy every bit of the movie including the horses. Thank you Sir for sharing this.

[@artangel4172]

Hey enjoyed your video very much .Location amazing! One of my many interests is English literature ( Books ) so me for this is quite a treat! Thanks!

[@TudorSmith]

So glad you found it interesting 🙂

[@ivanalassandro4511]

Beautiful video. I always follow your comfort book videos as well as the other vidéos and I must tell you that you That you increased in me the pleasure to read more and more books. Thank you Miranda and Donna !!! Grazie. Ivana from Ferrara

[@PinnedonPlaces]

This was fascinating, i thoroughly enjoyed watching and loved all the snippets you popped in from the tv programme. Wow! Loved the music room, how gorgeous! & the long gallery, so very regal and amazing to see!! Great stuff Tudor, as always, done beautifully!

[@TudorSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@arianna19742000]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@TudorSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@weeknightingale]

Well done video!

[@TudorSmith]

Thanks!

[@johnevangelist-o9l]

Thanks for the insights. I'm sure I've seen the portrait of Darcy in the Jane Austen Museum (tea room) in Bath. Well worth a visit as is Bath itself. Greetings from Kent we dwell in the same county !!

[@TudorSmith]

Yes I love Bath. I’ve visited a few times. I even did the Jane Austen museum once but I feel I need to revisit as well as visit her home. Yes - Kent. Garden of England ❤️

[@janetkizer5956]

Oh, I love those scenes with the housekeeper. They feel so genuine.

[@TudorSmith]

Even though those scenes are fleeting when compared to the full 6 hour production, it’s amazing to consider how full and complete they are to the story. I’ve often wondered if the housekeepers comments about Mr Darcy may have further influenced Lizzy’s feelings towards Darcy.

[@ynys_mon6928]

What the heck are the National Trust up to? We visited Sudbury Hall a while back. It looks like they are trying to make it too modern.

[@TudorSmith]

They had the cheek to ask us not to touch things. I felt I didn’t WANT to touch anything lol

[@bevinboulder5039]

Another great P&P video!

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@marilynsobel7414]

I enjoyed this and am so glad you discussed the housekeeper. I always really enjoyed her performance and thought it was particularly excellent.

[@TudorSmith]

It’s one of this little but subtle supporting roles but really add to the whole story 👍

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Those hills are very familiar. I've climbed them. Parkhouse Hill is a challenge!

[@TudorSmith]

I’ve yet to climb it!

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

@@TudorSmith an almost vertical climb, very narrow and very easy to break an ankle or worse on the way down

[@panialow]

i love the way ur videos are made and so so insightful. thank you. i never learnt P & P in school and u have made it all so interesting and fascinating. love all ur videos.

[@TudorSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@ldcraig2006]

"What are you doing, National Trust?" 🤣😂

[@TudorSmith]

Trying too hard to be all inclusive IMO 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bertuccigirl]

I loved Sudbury Hall. I think the room where Darcy is getting ready before he goes back to see Lizzy at the inn is there as well, a state bedroom.

[@TudorSmith]

I think you’re right. On one of my previous visits there, the rooms upstairs were accessible and I seem to recall being in the room and thinking it might have been used in the series.

[@dees3179]

Lovely video , thank you for sharing. 1995 P&P is my absolute favourite. Both you and a lot of your commentators have noted that it is a shame lots of the rooms are not as they were seen in the TV series. And particularly that they don’t bother referencing the television show for visitors . Certainly a missed opportunity. Having worked on a few period film sets and also for the National Trust et cetera,….I hope you don’t mind me throwing in my two cents worth on this topic; firstly, set dressers, and the film workshop staff can be (not always), incredibly skilled and create utterly convincing period appropriate coherent interiors, where the passage of time has changed what we see now quite significantly. They are good enough to fool the property staff. Because the series is set at a specific time, and because the property has obviously changed since it was in that time period for real, a certain amount of decorative editing has to occur, and that is not necessarily how the rooms exist in real life. Additionally, time period which room represents now at the property may not necessarily be the same time period that a series is setting, because of course, the property has a much longer history in just a particular decade and happened to be writing about. There are endless curatorial decisions to be made about how a property is presented to its visitors on a day-to-day basis and these can lead it to look very different to how you may expect, even before there’s a strange disco in the music room. Secondly, as I’m sure everybody realises, what do you see on film and what you see in real life and not the same thing. There is a lot to be said for clever editing. And in this particular case, making us believe that Lyme park and Sudbury Hall are the same building was very cleverly done. But it does mean you’re going to have a certain amount of disconnect when you visit either in person. Thirdly, the National Trust, like everybody else is on a financial knife edge. And they are doing absolutely everything that they can think of to try and keep their audiences interested and coming back. This unfortunately does result in trying some new things that not everybody enjoys. Personally I would’ve found a disco in the music room a sensory nightmare and had to leave. I can understand other people would have found it stimulating and exciting. But whether you agree with it or not, please do understand that there will have been serious planning and discussion behind the scenes . I never agree with every decision, and some things I think are utterly stupid, but I will always give them credit for at least trying. The National Trust have many faults, but they are not sitting on their bums, drinking expensive tea and eating expensive biscuits, I absolutely promise you. The vast majority of staff are run off their feet, working really hard, have the very best of intentions and I love it when I get to work with them. So please don’t be disappointed when you visit a property that has been used as a film set. Instead, take it as a challenge to do some detective work rather than expecting it to look exactly like it looked on camera.

[@TudorSmith]

I always thought the point of visiting NT or EH (I’ve been a member of both for years) was to visit, relive and experience a property or gardens in its previous or original state. I’m certainly not expecting to see a dressed set that’s for sure but to see a property “reinvented” because someone thinks it’s a bright idea and will draw in new crowds really baffles me.

[@dees3179]

@@TudorSmith unfortunately they are trying that at some sites. Partly out of broke desperation. Partly because sometimes that's who wins the arguments on presentation strategy. And you better believe that there are arguments. Quite spectacular ones. I dislike much of the 'modern' audiences approach too. Although to be particularly difficult about it, there are often brilliant ideas behind it but then execution is done poorly so the idea is lost and comes across as something akin to the disco in the music room experience. When I get to ask someone what the plan was, there is often something great behind it, but lack of funding or time or something else gets in the way and the end product is a waste of effort that annoys everyone. Very frustrating.

[@gbentley8176]

Excellent video and also a cruel reminder of how far the NT has sunk from it's founding principles. Following a dispute over a large donation to save a property 40 odd years back, this is my first look at the new vision. Ugh.

[@TudorSmith]

Yeah who’d have thought it would sink to such lows. Trying too hard to be child friendly based on the toy/child museum at the stables area. I won’t be visiting again any day soon.

[@Adlerjunges83]

The kind housekeeper who is so fond of Mr Darcy and Georgiana and has to tell them how Wickham developed is so very dear to me. I instantly liked her very much.

[@TudorSmith]

And I wonder if that scene might be a turning point in Elizabeth understanding Darcy a little better.

[@ingridclare7411]

Oh no, turning such places into discos and god knows what else. As you said ' What are you doing'! My thoughts exactly when you walked into the music room. It certainly doesn't look like a stately home. Who makes these crazy decisions? You don't go inside such an edifice looking for discos!!! Or children's play areas in the major rooms. It takes away all the mystique and grandeur. Great well done video with excellent commentary.

[@TudorSmith]

Yep it’s beyond me. They are clearly reaching out to someone!

[@meriennelynch4867]

I subscribed to you because I enjoy your insight into this particular movie. You would have to know my personal history with it in order to understand me (which is unimportant to anyone) I don't' want to go there but I do want so much to say you ability, or rather you God given gift works quite well and you give an understanding for actors which I rarely pay attention to. Reason at the age of 80 my life is filled in ministry in helping others. Sir, you have my respect and I pray that perhaps there are some things that can come out of the dregs of Hollywood.I am a firm believer God made all good to triumph over everything but then that was another time.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@pat4005]

I truly loved every aspect of this version of Pride & Prejudice, and thoroughly am enjoying your tour of this amazing home, but I was appalled to see the music room darkened so you can't see it except for the awful disco lights and incongruent music! Plus, some other views of rooms and halls with a few odd modern whatever's taking up space and ruining the elegant vibe of the whole place. What were they thinking!

[@TudorSmith]

Me personal opinion is that it’s a real shame how they’ve remodelled the house 😢

[@lisabradley7292]

Thank you for this video! Wonderful content! Where is Sudbury Hall located? Is it in the actual town of Sudbury or somewhere else?

[@TudorSmith]

It’s in Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Here’s a Google map link 👍 maps.app.goo.gl/86KMmkHoFxpNx6Vz7?g_st=ic

[@lisabradley7292]

@@TudorSmith Thank you!! Very enjoyable videos on the film!! Great information! More please 🙏I'm a huge fan! Will plan on getting to at least one of these locations when I visit England with my daughter ❤️

[@TudorSmith]

Hopefully you’ll manage to see more than one location

[@georgensal]

Thanks for another wonderful video, you did a great job! I hope that was a temporary thing, a kids fair of some sort? Imagine the frustration of going there, perhaps the only time in your life you can do it, and encounter the interiors transformed into a kindergarten!!!

[@TudorSmith]

Thanks very much. Yes I hope the transformation is short lived. Thankfully it was only two rooms!

[@brontewcat]

I am not sure about what they have done to Sudbury Hall - it looks quite garish. Is it temporary for school holidays or something similar?

[@TudorSmith]

Oo I don’t know but you might be right! I know NT push the children’s museum at the court yard side of the building. When I went in there was a mini presentation and although there were about 20 adults there were 3 kids. The guide was talking to all of us as if we were pre-schoolers! I’m not even sure the kids would have enjoyed the house! I hope they restore it back to its original state!

[@lorrainedowning2623]

It has been done to make the place more interactive for children. There is a rail of dressing up clothes and crowns for children to wear. I must admit to being quite disappointed at what they had done to the music room when I last visited there in April compared to previous visits which had the music room the same as in P+P. It was great to be able to go up the staircase this time though 🙂

[@aprilhussong2756]

8:17 Does that neon sign read "Dance like it's 1699"? "It's all so strange" but that was diverting.

[@TudorSmith]

Sadly yes. National Trust have turned Sudbury Hall into a children's experience. Much to almost everyones chagrin! Check out this article: www.restoretrust.org.uk/media-and-press/sudbury-hall-turned-into-theme-park-for-children

[@dorotheaduwel587]

Danke für die Haustour. Ich habe alle Romane von J. Austen und liebe deren Verfilmungen. Ich würde gern selbst einmal diese Orte besuchen.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour 👍

[@AndriaBieberDesigns]

Love your video! New follower. Thanks for making it.

[@TudorSmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@AndriaBieberDesigns]

Pride and prejudice, 1995 is my favorite

[@jkl1202]

What house did they use for the exterior of Pemberley?? I’d love to see that!!

[@TudorSmith]

For the 1995 adaptaion, they used Lyme Park. I visit that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6eYqmaiq6yer8k

[@silvanaorizi5643]

Its the best movie 🌞

[@ABeautfulMess]

Love it❤

[@TudorSmith]

I’m glad! 🙂

[@finarezzo7334]

E' veramente un posto bellissimo !! Grazie mille per farceli vedere!! Thank You ! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🥇❤️🇮🇹

[@AndyJarman]

I read a biography of the Duke of Wellington. It referred to people wandering around his house and grounds as though it were an amusement park. I think he met his wife wandering around the groynds like that. So the National Trust hasn't completely dispoiled the original character of these old houses.

[@paulettehall4614]

Love those nice rounded hills, oh and yeah then there's the pyramid

[@TudorSmith]

Such a contrast eh?

[@sarahmillard6401]

What the hell is going on in that music room? Does the National Trust honestly think that people visit great houses to see plastic chairs, neon and disco balls? I for one visit these places to see how the aristocracy and their servants lived, how their households ran and to marvel at the interior fittings, artwork and architecture. Note how the room is entirely devoid of other people; they have rushed straight through and lingered in the more, ahem, traditional settings.

[@TudorSmith]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@rhealight]

I agree. Why disco lights????

[@TudorSmith]

It’s an abomination 🤣

[@griffin2263]

what have they done to the music room ?? why have the lightening like that ..

[@TudorSmith]

Nobody knows. It’s a mystery to all of us!

[@AndyJarman]

Bloody awful what they have done to the interior of that house. All those brochure and guide book stands, and the music room! What was that all about!

[@bretasorenson2475]

So what great home was used for the exterior of Pemberley?

[@TudorSmith]

That would be Lyme Park. I covered that in my P&P locations video 👍

[@denisemichellepicard1964]

Tank You so Much Tudor .... C'est Vraimant Merveilleux .... ♥

[@TudorSmith]

Merci 🙏

[@TracyPowell-y7p]

This is my favourite pride and prejudice 1995

[@thestreakpodcast]

Hi, It's Tudor here...

[@lorih2249]

Curious that they have the music room dark with the disco lights when people are touring the house. I wonder why they would do that? Were they hiding some structural defect in the house? It’s just strange.

[@TudorSmith]

Because the other part of the building is dedicated to a children’s museum, I suspect the music room is now set out for the kids. There was a rack of small costumes which would allow them to dress up and…dance I suspect. So out of place for a wonderful old house though in my opinion.

[@cherylbrooks7005]

Cool

[@johnbyrnes7912]

Tude always enjoyed Austin on TV but never read her but after listening to you I've grabbed a copy of Northanger Abbey ! I fancy gothic novels which I understand this is a satire of. Now if it's no good in your opinion let me know and I'll give it away for Xmas. 🤡

[@TudorSmith]

I’ve not read/seen Northanger Abbey. Report back your findings John 👍

[@Conmezzo]

If I remember, Georgiana Darcy was portrayed by Emilia Fox, daughter of actor Edward Fox.

[@TudorSmith]

Yes that’s the one. And her mother is Joanna David (married to Edward Fox) who plays Mrs. Gardiner. 😊

[@peterduncan1519]

Looking at photograghs in 1815? Its miniatures