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Sense and Sensibility

★7.5 2008 1 Season Andrew Davies TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 127 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

8 principal 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

Where to watch Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Andrew Davies has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 127 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Sense and Sensibility have?

Sense and Sensibility has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is Sense and Sensibility still on the air?

Sense and Sensibility has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility airs on BBC One.

When did Sense and Sensibility first air?

Sense and Sensibility first aired on January 1, 2008.

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