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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Bridget Jones's Diary

Book • 1996

The novel follows Bridget Jones, a thirtysomething single woman working in publishing, as she records her New Year's resolutions to stop smoking, reduce drinking, and improve her health.

Throughout the year, Bridget navigates her relationships with her boss Daniel Cleaver and the aloof Mark Darcy, while dealing with family issues, career challenges, and her own self-improvement efforts.

The book is known for its witty and relatable portrayal of single life in London.

Mentioned by

Jordana Abraham

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Neil Freeman

to illustrate that it is based on Pride and Prejudice.

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Mentioned by

Amanda Dobbins

in the context of a crucial plot point about a weekend vacation.

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Mentioned by

Simon Sinek

as examples of

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's work.

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Mentioned by

Greg Jenner

and

Sally Phillips

as a story which is basically Pride and Prejudice.

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Mentioned as a British bestseller about a single 30-something woman being launched in America.

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Mentioned by

B.A. Parker

as her connection to Jane Austen's work.

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Mentioned by

Natalie Kuhn

to describe the quirky characters at her first in-person Al-Anon meeting in London.

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Mentioned by

Jordana Abraham

as a film set in London that features snow.

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Mentioned by

Abigail Sellen

, referencing her quote about things usually being somewhere in the middle.

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Mentioned as a reference for writing down every idea no matter how wacky it might seem.

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Mentioned by

Ivan Doan

to exemplify Renee Zellweger's successful portrayal of a British accent as an American actress.

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Mentio

Ned

by

Zach

when listing examples of the podcasts that feature on Guilty Pleasures.

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Mentioned when listing some of the films Hugh Grant is known for.

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Mentioned by

Scott Aukerman

as the basis for the movie, starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant.

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Mentioned by Caroline Bicks as a meta adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

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Mentioned by

Helen Fielding

as a series of novels based on her newspaper columns.

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Mentioned by

Ceci Browning

as the author of the Bridget Jones series, whose life experiences heavily influenced the storyline.

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Mentioned by Carol Radziwill in the context of discussing the latest installment and its plot.

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