I love this film simply because it portrays a perfect view of England – green fields, stately homes and leisurely summer picnics – Merchant Ivory productions move me for the same reason (and the acting is better!). It’s the ideal that I hanker for and that still exists fleetingly if you go searching for it in the right places – down country lanes, cobbled streets and teashops. The only snag with this version is Gwyneth. I find her a touch too caustic and spoilt. I was quite charmed by Jeremy Northam though.

There’s another variation on TV tonight with Kate Beckinsale (not too fond of her either). Interested to see how this compares.