Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 1980 TV series and cover of the 1945 book, The Pursuit of Love
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The Pursuit of Love
Nancy Mitford, 1945
TV series vs book
Donald McWhinnie, 1980

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.


Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 1980 TV series and cover of the 1949 book
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Love in a Cold Climate
Nancy Mitford, 1949
TV series vs book
Donald McWhinnie, 1980

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.


Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 2001 TV series and cover of the 1945 book, The Pursuit of Love
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The Pursuit of Love
Nancy Mitford, 1945
TV series vs book
Tom Hooper, 2001

The majority of the story is set in an English country estate run by the eccentric Matthew Radlett. His niece Fanny, who serves as the narrator, observes with compassion as her cousin Linda and friend Polly search for suitable and respectable husbands, but are constantly thwarted by dishonest, deceitful, and unworthy young men, when she is not being hunted by her zany uncle as a sport.


Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 2001 TV series and cover of the 1949 book
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Love in a Cold Climate
Nancy Mitford, 1949
TV series vs book
Tom Hooper, 2001

The majority of the story is set in an English country estate run by the eccentric Matthew Radlett. His niece Fanny, who serves as the narrator, observes with compassion as her cousin Linda and friend Polly search for suitable and respectable husbands, but are constantly thwarted by dishonest, deceitful, and unworthy young men, when she is not being hunted by her zany uncle as a sport.


The Pursuit of Love. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 1945 book
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The Pursuit of Love
Nancy Mitford, 1945
TV series vs book
Emily Mortimer, 2021

The series follows two cousins as they navigate their lives and their friendship, as each desires separate things in life. Longing for love, obsessed with sex, Linda is on the hunt for the perfect lover. But finding Mr Right is much harder than she thought.


Count Your Blessings. Poster of the 1959 movie and cover of the 1951 book, The Blessing
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The Blessing
Nancy Mitford, 1951
movie vs book
Jean Negulesco, 1959

The film follows Grace’s tumultuous marriage to a French aristocrat during WWII, as they are separated for nearly a decade and ultimately divorce due to Charles’s infidelity. Despite their son’s resistance, Grace and Charles are unable to shake their feelings for each other.