Sense and Sensibility (2008)

About This Series

Sense and Sensibility is a drama series created by Andrew Davies. Its leading cast includes Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield and Dan Stevens. It premiered on January 1, 2008 on BBC One. TMDB lists 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Trailer

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Cast

• Hattie Morahan Elinor Dashwood 3 episodes
• Charity Wakefield Marianne Dashwood 3 episodes
• Dan Stevens Edward Ferrars 3 episodes
• David Morrissey Colonel Brandon 3 episodes
• Lucy Boynton Margaret Dashwood 3 episodes
• Janet McTeer Mrs. Dashwood 3 episodes
• Linda Bassett Mrs. Jennings 3 episodes
• Claire Skinner Fanny Dashwood 3 episodes
• Mark Williams Sir John Middleton 3 episodes
• R Rosanna Lavelle Lady Middleton 3 episodes
• Dominic Cooper Willoughby 3 episodes
• Mark Gatiss John Dashwood 2 episodes
• Anna Madeley Lucy Steele 2 episodes
• Daisy Haggard Miss Steele 2 episodes
• Leo Bill Robert Ferrars 2 episodes
• Roy Holder Thomas 2 episodes
• Tabitha Wady Charlotte Palmer 2 episodes
• Tim McMullan Mr Palmer 2 episodes

Seasons

• Miniseries2008 · 3 episodes