Jane Austen and Olivia Colman fans alike, rejoice! Netflix has just announced their latest star-studded Austen adaptation, and this time, we’re joining Miss Bennet and Mr Darcy for a ‘faithful, classic adaptation’ of… drum roll please… Pride and Prejudice!

Adapted by writer Dolly Alderton and starring Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet, Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, the film will be the first major adaptation (we’re excluding Pride and Prejudice and Zombies from ‘major adaptation' here, as iconic as it was) since Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen took on the beloved characters in the box office hit film in 2005.

Production will begin later this year, and according to Deadline: “casting is underway for the perfect flowy white button-down shirt that looks great both wet and dry.”

With Bath famed as a backdrop to Georgian period pieces, might we be spotting a few Regency-clad movie stars roaming our streets in the coming year…? Watch this space – we’ll be keeping you updated with any news!

Our April issue is out now!

On our cover is the marvellous Martin Clunes who will be coming to Bath in May to discuss his new book, Meetings with Remarkable Animals, at the Bath Literature Festival. He tells us all about life on his Dorset farm, his fascination with creatures big and small, and the joy of behaving badly...

Also in the line-up is an interview with actress (and Jane Austen's great grand-niece, eight generations removed) Anna Chancellor, who will be starring in Playhouse Creatures at the the Theatre Royal from 28 April – 3 May. 

Elsewhere, journalist Ali Vowles speaks to a familiar face, ITV West's Sabet Choudhury; we talk to identical twins Jake Xu and Shane Carnell-Xu about their category redefining Shakeup Cosmetics business; and talk all things furniture with Richard Hayes to celebrate TR Hayes' 110th anniversary. You'll also find men's fashion, Jane Austen at The Abbey, and a local walk with some wild swimming thrown in.

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Recipes by Melissa Blease

Good Friday is one week away! Make it a really good one this year with simple but elegant poached salmon, wonderful served warm as an Easter weekend centrepiece or ready to be packed up and taken on a perfect picnic.

This recipe uses a whole side of salmon (one whole fillet), but you can follow the same instructions to poach several individual portions in a smaller pan as the cooking time is roughly the same.

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

For the salmon:
1 side of salmon (full fillet, usually around 1kg)
1 whole lemon (quartered)
Black peppercorns

For the Dill Sauce:
4-5 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp runny honey
170ml sour cream or crème fraîche
1 tbsp capers (drained)
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
Freshly ground white pepper to taste

Method

To make the Caper and Dill Sauce, whisk the mustard and honey together before adding the sour cream or crème fraîche, capers, dill and white pepper (to taste) and stirring well. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least two hours (or up to two days) to allow the flavours to develop.

To poach the salmon: sprinkle salt over the flesh side of the salmon fillet and let it sit while you fill a roasting tray big enough to hold the salmon with enough salted water to cover it. Toss the quartered lemon into the water along with around a dozen whole peppercorns, bring to boil on the hob and, when just reaching boiling point, submerge the salmon (skin side down). Lower the heat immediately so that the water is gently bubbling, loosely cover the tray with foil and poach the fish for around 10 minutes (or a minute or two less, if using individual portions) until thoroughly cooked throughout.

If serving warm, you’re ready to go; gently lift the salmon out of the poaching liquid (discarding the lemon quarters and the whole peppercorns), transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve with a pile of steamed, buttered new potatoes and a well-dressed salad. If serving cold, transfer the salmon to a sheet pan to cool then cover with plastic film and keep refrigerated.

Either way you’re serving your salmon, don’t forget the Caper and Dill Sauce to go with it!

For more delicious recipes, visit thebathmagazine.co.uk

The larger-than-life winemaker Johannes Leitz firmly believes that the work of the winemaker happens in the vineyards as well as the cellar.

Committed to sustainable farming and manual labour, he spends many gruelling hours on the ultra-step slopes of his vineyard, located around 35 minutes from Mainz in Germany's Rheinhessen region, in order to ensure that his vines reach their full potential. 

Within the Leitz range are several Grosses Gewächs (Germany's equivalent of Grand Cru), with key sites including Rosengarten and Roseneck, all available from The Great Wine Company.

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Rosengarten 2019 is incredibly approachable, with a juicy fruit salad character and a fragrant, elderflower lift. It is soft, creamy and easy, with fresh, balanced acidity. While very enjoyable young, this also has the potential to mature brilliantly over the next 10-15 years. £46.50

The 2019 Roseneck has orange sherbet and lime aromas, with more generous ripe peach and mango purée flavours evident on the palate. It is intense and concentrated, with amazing persistence, and hints of the savoury complexity that will develop with maturity. Fabulous wine, but wait a couple of years and then enjoy over the following 15-20. £46.50

Not classified as Grosses Gewächs but a wine which provides fantastic value for money is Magic Mountain 2022. Made using grapes from vines that are too young to qualify as Grosses Gewächs, this wine offers a taste of that experience at a fraction of the price. It is amazingly complex with honey, peach, mandarin orange, lime and elderflower. In the mouth, it is dry yet gentle and perfectly balanced.
A chance to try an outstanding Riesling from a unique place at a fraction of the price. £27.50 

Sculptural and organic, the Africa collection by Marco Bicego evokes desert landscapes, creating sculptural, harmonious, and irresistibly sensual jewellery. The 18ct yellow gold spheres that characterise the pieces are finely engraved by hand with thin grooves using the ancient Florentine 'millerighe' burin technique, creating a fine, brushed texture.

In a perfect interplay of proportions, the exquisite mix of coloured gem stones and 18ct yellow gold beads creates a playful elegance, perfect for everyday wear.

With their intense hues and sophisticated design, these pieces complete any look with a finishing touch of colour.

Pictured are the Marco Bicego Africa 18ct Yellow Gold Mixed Gemstone Necklace, £3,100 and the Marco Bicego Africa 18ct Yellow Gold Mixed Gemstone Drop Earrings with a Post and Scroll Fitting, £1,530.

Click here to discover these and more from the Marco Bicego Africa collection at Mallory

Experience the tragedy, the pity, and the hope of the Easter story- in the glorious setting of Bath Abbey.

Bath Abbey Lay Clerks & Girls’ Choir with David De Winter as Evangelist and accompanied by baroque instrumentalists, Rejouissance.

Over the centuries there have been many settings of the Passion by renowned composers. However, Bach’s glorious setting of the Passion (alongside his other masterwork the St Matthew Passion) is the crowning glory of this tradition and is on a much larger scale than any of his predecessors.

As we move through Holy Week towards Good Friday come and hear one of the most moving Christian works ever written by one of the greatest composers who ever lived.

Click here to buy tickets from Bath Box Office

The Royal Crescent Hotel invites guests to enter into a fictional world of scandal and suspense alongside some of Jane Austen’s most iconic characters at the
Regency Murder Mystery Dinner on Thursday 24 April.

Written by actress and playwright Theresa Roche, the dinner will include characters such as Mr Darcy, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and Mr Elton.

Arriving at 7pm, guests will enjoy a glass of fizz and canapes before making their way down to The Sheridan Suite for a delicious three-course dinner. Immersed in the Royal Crescent's Georgian surroundings, guests will then be tasked with uncovering clues to help solve an unthinkable crime...

The Regency Murder Mystery Dinner will take place on Thursday 24 April, and costs from £120 per person.

For more information and to book tickets, visit royalcrescent.co.uk

Vocal Works Gospel Choir presents their electrifying new show, Ultimate Soul. 

Featuring 50+ powerful voices, the group will take the stage with a spectacular repertoire of timeless hits from legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and many more. This one-night-only concert promises to deliver a dynamic blend of rhythm, passion, and unforgettable melodies - bringing the best of 60s, 70s & 80s soul to life.

VWGC have performed and recorded with some of the worlds top artists including Take That, Lulu, The Heavy, Brian May & Reef.

10 May, 8pm; Bath Pavilion, North Parade Rd, Bathwick, BA2 4EU
£15 – £20; Click here for tickets

Come along and join Marie and her team in Bath as they welcome Lloyd from Riviera Travel who are an award-winning company who specialise in European & Worldwide Escorted tours, River, Ocean & Yacht Cruises along with Solo holidays.

They have been delighting customers for 40 years and have been consistently recognised for exceptional customer service and first-class products. Riviera Travel have so much to offer, so why not join them on Thursday 24 April to find out more?

Thursday 24 April | 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Miles Morgan Travel
8-9 New Bond Street Place, BA11BH

For more information, visit milesmorgantravel.co.uk

Availability is limited so reserve your space today by emailing bath@milesmorgantravel.co.uk or call 01225 486 800

Bath’s Head of Rugby Johann van Graan has made six changes to his starting XV for Sunday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Gloucester Rugby at The Rec (kick-off 5.30pm).

The front row is unchanged from last weekend’s Round of 16 with Archie Griffin playing alongside hooker Tom Dunn and fellow prop Beno Obano, both of whom scored in that impressive 24-49 away victory against Pau.

Bath Rugby Starting XV: 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Archie Griffin, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Ross Molony, 6 Ted Hill, 7 Ethan Staddon, 8 Alfie Barbeary, 9 Ben Spencer ©, 10 Finn Russell, 11 Will Muir, 12 Will Butt, 13 Cameron Redpath, 14 Tom de Glanville, 15 Ciaran Donoghue
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Josh Bayliss, 20 Miles Reid, 21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Max Ojomoh, 23 Jaco Coetzee

The match will be broadcasted live on TNT Sports, X (written commentary) and BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset.

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6 Plots | 3-5 Bedrooms
Guide Price: TBA
Launching early 2025 by Ashford Homes

Welcome to The Old Glove Factory, a wonderful collection of six luxury homes in Neston, Wiltshire. This exclusive development includes a beautifully renovated single-storey property, with all homes offering three to five bedrooms. All properties are detached and feature a double garage with electric vehicle charging. 

The village of Neston, at the edge of Neston Park country estate in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, offers the ideal combination of peaceful village life with easy access to a good range of local facilities, both in and around Neston itself and the famous market town of Corsham, just two miles away. Neston boasts an excellent pre-school and primary school, the Neston Country Inn pub, church and village hall, playing fields, and an abundance of country walks in the surrounding countryside.

For more information, to register interest and to see floor plans for all six properties, visit ashfordhomes.co.uk