Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility

ENDED1 Seasons3 Episodes7.5
NetworkBBC One
First AiredJan 1, 2008
Last AiredJan 13, 2008
GenreDrama
Runtime52 min
Created ByAndrew Davies

Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

Cast

Hattie Morahan
Hattie Morahan
Elinor Dashwood
Charity Wakefield
Charity Wakefield
Marianne Dashwood
Dan Stevens
Dan Stevens
Edward Ferrars
David Morrissey
David Morrissey
Colonel Brandon
Lucy Boynton
Lucy Boynton
Margaret Dashwood
Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Dashwood
Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Mrs. Jennings
Claire Skinner
Claire Skinner
Fanny Dashwood
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Sir John Middleton
Rosanna Lavelle
Rosanna Lavelle
Lady Middleton
Dominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper
Willoughby

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 3 episodes

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A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.
Part 1
E1Part 1
Jan 1, 200851m
When Mr Dashwood dies, he leaves his Sussex estate Norland – undivided, as the law requires – to his first marriage son John. John's wife, Fanny, convinces him to deny, in the name of their only son Henry's inheritance, his widowed stepmother and her three daughters the generosity understood at his father's deathbed. When the heiress-in-law's brother Edward Ferrars visits, he proves a perfect, understanding gentleman mutually drawn to eldest daughter Elinor.
Part 2
E2Part 2
Jan 6, 200855m
Marianne attracts the attention of stoic war hero Colonel Brandon, but herself is only interested in charming and glamorous rival Willoughby; their exclusive mutual attentions convinces most that they are engaged—until Willoughby suddenly departs for London. Edward keeps his promise to visit, but seems troubled and guarded.
Part 3
E3Part 3
Jan 13, 200861m
In London, Willoughby acknowledges no connection to Marianne and marries wealthy heiress Grey. Elinor must hide her heartbreak when she learns Edward is engaged to Miss Lucy Steel; but when his mother learns of the engagement, she disinherits him. Fortune ultimately smiles unexpectedly on both Dashwood sisters.

About Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Jan 1, 2008 and currently has 1 season and 3 episodes. Sense and Sensibility has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 119 votes. The cast includes Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, Lucy Boynton. Created by Andrew Davies.

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