Sense and Sensibility

Name: Sense and Sensibility
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-01-01
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, Lucy Boynton

ENDED1 Season3 Episodes★ 7.5

Sense and Sensibility is a drama series on BBC One that premiered in 2008, ending after 1 season and 3 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredJan 1, 2008

Last AiredJan 13, 2008

GenreDrama

Runtime52 min

Created ByAndrew Davies

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionGBH, BBC Worldwide

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.

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Cast

Hattie Morahan

Elinor Dashwood

Charity Wakefield

Marianne Dashwood

Dan Stevens

Edward Ferrars

David Morrissey

Colonel Brandon

Lucy Boynton

Margaret Dashwood

Janet McTeer

Mrs. Dashwood

Linda Bassett

Mrs. Jennings

Claire Skinner

Fanny Dashwood

Mark Williams

Sir John Middleton

Rosanna Lavelle

Lady Middleton

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.

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.

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.

E3Part 3

Jan 13, 200861m★ 6.0

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. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 127 votes. The cast includes Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, Lucy Boynton. Created by Andrew Davies.