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Emma brings Austen heroine to life on A&E
A&E presents Emma a TV movie adaptation of Jane Austen novel premiering Sunday with encore Friday. Kate Beckinsale stars as Emma alongside Mark Strong as Knightley and Samantha Morton as Harriet. Olivia Williams plays Jane Fairfax. Production emphasizes modern tone, daydream sequences, and faithful Regency detail including costumes by Jenny Beaven and authentic menus.
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