Lost in Austen

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Lost in Austen

November 10, 2008 by Vic

What’s not to like about Lost in Austen? This rollicking fun time travel satire premiered last night in Canada on Viva, a new entertainment channel for women. Links to my Lost in Austen reviews sit below:

Lost in Austen, Episode One

Amanda’s Zany Journey Continues, Episode Two

Miss Amanda Regrets, Episode Three

Brilliant and Bonkers, Episode Four

Posted in jane austen, Movie review, Popular culture | Tagged Lost in Austen | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on November 10, 2008 at 13:58 Arti

I’m quite amused by this first episode. One has to cast off the ‘purist’ veil and see it as a parody to enjoy it. Thanks for the reviews on all the episodes, but I think I’ll just watch them as they come… I love surprises. Will definitely check back on your views after watching!
on November 11, 2008 at 17:20 Brandy

This sounds like my kind of show! Where can I see this in the U.S.? (I don’t have satellite, just old fashioned cable)
Thanks!
on November 11, 2008 at 20:50 Vic (Ms. Place)

Brandy, You can probably view many portions of the video on YouTube. Also, try Surf the Channel. Good luck!
on November 11, 2008 at 22:30 Tony

I’m really eager to see the reaction from Canadian fans to this show. I think much of the negative reaction from U.S. viewers was from the fact that it is hard to enjoy it from watching it on YouTube. It’s hard to appreciate if you can barely make out the dialogue, let alone the horrible video, and a lot of the charm of this work is from the screenplay.

I purchased the DVD from Amazon U.K., but you should be aware of the need for a PAL-capable, region-free player if you are not in Region 2.

Personally, I am quite severe on JA fanfic and adaptations but I must admit that I really loved this one.
on November 15, 2008 at 15:52 Brandy

Thank you for the information, Vic. I appreciate the reply.
I shall look into the DVDs from the UK though since YouTube is not the best viewing.

I want you to know how thirlled I was to find your website!
This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you for doing this!
Regards,
Brandy
on January 16, 2009 at 03:56 Vict

Hi,I had a question that I hoped someone could answer.
I really enjoyed this show and can only find it on Amazon U.K.
Is there anyway to buy the dvd in the states that will play on my dvd player?
If not do I have to buy a compatible player?

Thanks!!
- on January 16, 2009 at 09:39 Vic (Jane Austen's World)
  
  Hi Vict,
  
  I have been able to watch DVDs I bought while in China on my laptop and on my portable DVD player. My nephew tells me that your laptop is your best bet because it’s been made to be compatible the world over. I can only speak from my experience in this one country.
on January 21, 2009 at 11:54 LaJuonna Fenters

I watched Lost in Austin and loved it. does anyone know if there is a book on it? If so,how can I get it?
on March 14, 2009 at 09:17 Lila

I loved Lost in Austen.
and thankyou for the posts on the episodes, i rather enjoyed reading them :)
on April 21, 2009 at 01:07 Samantha

Lost in Austen was completely unforgettable! I loved it sooo much, but i loved how Amanda’s clothes, hair and her all around other worldliness went pretty much unnoticed, and it was really this that made Mr Darcy fall for her, not unlike Elizabeth Bennett who’s intelligence and wit set her apart from other girls. The fact that Caroline liked women, Mr Bingley became a drunk and Jane married Mr Collins was unbelievable! whoever concieved such ideas, undoubtedly, has either a magic touch to finding things that may be there or just too much time on their hands.
If anyone should know of a novel, please post a reply, I was only able to find the show by downloading it.
thanks
on May 28, 2009 at 02:46 Jordan

I am a die hard Austen fan, so as I walked through my local video store and saw “Lost In Austen” I knew that I would have to give it a look. At first I was unsure how the story would all work out, (as I had never heard of it before I was unaware it was a tv show so it took a while for the plot to get moving.) But the moment Darcy took Amanda in is arms by the pond and declared his love I was hooked. Many Austen enthusiasts would be shocked to find that Darcy does not end up with Elizabeth. I; however found it refreshing to put such a classic tale and make it accessible to our generation. Wonderfully making the point that that type of true love is not reserved for the Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s of the world, but that each of us will have our chance to find our own Mr. Darcy. Absolutely lovely was every moment spent watching Lost In Austen.
on July 11, 2010 at 02:53 Mrs. Darcy

OH LORD.
AMANDA, F*CK OFF.
DARCY, MARRY ME, PLEASE!
- on July 11, 2010 at 13:38 Vic
  
  Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment, which I amended, since ladies and gentlemen refrain from cursing in public.