seem to be having somewhat of a renaissance at the moment, with the likes of Bridgerton and Poldark getting their flowers. But when it comes to period dramas, dominates the genre, thanks to the many film and TV adaptations of her work that have been made over the decades.

With so many to choose, those not too familiar with these adaptations may not know where to start. But the Express has compiled a list of the top 10 TV adaptations of Jane Austen's work - as ranked according to the highest ratings recorded on Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb - to help readers choose. One popular adaptation of Pride and Prejudice released in 2005 and featuring Keira Knightley does not make the cut.