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Critically acclaimed and a popular success, Pride and Prejudice was honoured with several awards, including a BAFTA Television Award for Jennifer Ehle for " Best Actress " and an Emmy for " Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special ".

The role of Mr. Darcy elevated Colin Firth to stardom.

A scene showing Firth in a wet shirt was recognised as " one of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history ".

The serial inspired author Helen Fielding to write the popular Bridget Jones novels ; the screen adaptations featured Firth as Bridget's love interest Mark Darcy.