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Darcy would have gone in naked. Colin Firth did something groundbreaking instead
Mr. Darcy’s impromptu swim in the BBC adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' 30 years ago made the world swoon, earning actor Colin Firth – and his linen shirt – a place in the cultural canon. Australian historian Hilary Davidson explains why this moment was so significant, providing a template for sexual tension in subsequent interpretations of Austen's work.
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