In Jane Austen's gentle parody of gothic fiction, Felicity Jones plays romance addict Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies, she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, Henry Tilney, played by JJ Feild, but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipProviding Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipWhere to Watch Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
About the Show
In Jane Austen’s gentle parody of gothic fiction, Felicity Jones ("The Theory of Everything") plays romance addict, Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies, she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, Henry Tilney (JJ Feild of "Austenland" and "Captain America"), but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short.
Catherine Morland, the daughter of a rural clergyman, is taken to Bath for the season by family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Here, she makes the acquaintance of the Thorpe family, including Isabella, who becomes engaged to Catherine’s brother James, and her brother John, who declares his romantic interest in Catherine. However, Catherine’s head is turned by Henry Tilney (son of the intimidating Gen. Tilney), and she has the good fortune to gain the general’s approval. But, his approval is founded upon the exaggerated report of her family’s wealth, delivered by the foolish, young John Thorpe.
Producers
Granada Television Limited
Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones)
1/7
ITV
Henry Tilney (JJ Feild) and Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones).
2/7
ITV
Henry Tilney (JJ Feild) and Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones).
3/7
ITV
Henry Tilney (JJ Feild)
4/7
ITV
John Thorpe (William Beck), Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones), Isabella Thorpe (Carey Mulligan), and James Morland (Hugh O’Conor).
5/7
ITV
Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones) and Isabella Thorpe (Carey Mulligan).
6/7
ITV
Catherine Morland (Felicity Jones)
7/7
ITV
Support for PBS provided by: