Christina Cole in BBC's Emma

Huh. I didn't realise it had been so long since my last post. I guess I've had a lot on my mind...

Anyway, today I found this very high quality photo of Christina Cole in the upcoming BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. The photo was found on the shootastic site where there are many photos of the other cast members.

Christina Cole in Surviving Evil trailer

Christina Cole has made a horror type movie about some TV people being chased through the jungle by some sort of creature. Sort of like Predator but with Billy Zane. It seems to be a UK-South Africa co-production. Might be OK and it's always nice to see Christina in something new. Here's the trailer...

Christina Cole in Emma and Maggie Hill

Thanks to friend Anna for letting me know that Christina Cole is playing Mrs Elton in the new BBC version of Jane Austen's Emma. This will be a return to the world of Jane Austen for Christina as she played Caroline Bingley in last year's Lost in Austen.



Christina is also apparently playing the lead role in a US pilot called Maggie Hill. I read that it's about a surgeon with schizophrenia.

Sounds like a barrel of laughs.

Lost in Austen on the big screen

Last year ITV broadcast a very enjoyable four part series called Lost in Austen where a modern-day fan of Pride and Prejudice swapped places with Elizabeth Bennett. The first episode was fun enough and was followed by a second that was surprisingly good. I found myself quite looking forward to each subsequent episode.

Now I read with interest that Sony is to make a version for the big screen. There are few details announced so far. You can read what news there is here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7887996.stm

Jemima Rooper starred in the TV version. Will she return as Amanda Price?



Gemma Arterton, who would go on to appear in Quantum of Solace and Tess of the d'Urbervilles, played Elizabeth Bennett in the first and last episodes. If there is any justice she should return.

And here's an excuse to mention Christina Cole who played Caroline Bingley. She and Jemima started in Hex together so Lost in Austen must have been a bit of reunion for them.

Future developments are awaited with interest!