Plot
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
as Elinor Dashwood
as Marianne Dashwood
as Edward Ferrars
as Colonel Brandon
as Margaret Dashwood
as Mrs. Dashwood
as Mrs. Jennings
as Fanny Dashwood
as Sir John Middleton
as Lady Middleton
Creator
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
January 1, 2008
Last Aired Date
January 13, 2008
Production Companies
GBH
BBC Worldwide
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
3
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Reviews
I really enjoyed this miniseries version of the Jane Austen favorite. The acting was superb and the screenplay tight and well-written. Andrew Davies rarely disappoints with his adaptations. Seeing minor changes between this series and the Emma Thompson movie, I am curious as to which scenes stuck closer to the source novel. But this is merely curiosity; it would not affect my appreciation of eith…
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Miniseries
2008|3 Episodes
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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