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Sense and Sensibility

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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.

Created by
Andrew Davies
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Episode length
~52m
First aired
Jan 1, 2008
Networks
BBC One
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of Sense and Sensibility

  • Portrait of Hattie Morahan

    Hattie Morahan

    Elinor Dashwood

  • Portrait of Charity Wakefield

    Charity Wakefield

    Marianne Dashwood

  • Portrait of Dan Stevens

    Dan Stevens

    Edward Ferrars

  • Portrait of David Morrissey

    David Morrissey

    Colonel Brandon

  • Portrait of Lucy Boynton

    Lucy Boynton

    Margaret Dashwood

  • Portrait of Janet McTeer

    Janet McTeer

    Mrs. Dashwood

  • Portrait of Linda Bassett

    Linda Bassett

    Mrs. Jennings

  • Portrait of Claire Skinner

    Claire Skinner

    Fanny Dashwood

  • Portrait of Mark Williams

    Mark Williams

    Sir John Middleton

  • Rosanna Lavelle

    Lady Middleton

  • Portrait of Dominic Cooper

    Dominic Cooper

    Willoughby

Where to Stream Sense and Sensibility by Country

United States
Streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, PeacockRent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango at Home
United Kingdom
Streaming on Sky Go, BBC iPlayerRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
Streaming on BBC Player Amazon Channel
Canada
Streaming on Prime Video, iciTouTV, TubiRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on Prime Video, BritBox, ABC iviewRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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Seasons

  • Poster for Miniseries of Sense and Sensibility

    Miniseries

    Jan 1, 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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