Andrew Davies
Director
Sense and Sensibility (2008)
Miniseries
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.
Released Jan. 1, 2008
Episode 55 min
None+
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Production Companies: WGBH Boston, BBC Worldwide
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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6.0
S1E1 - Part 1
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.
Jan. 1, 2008, midnight
6.0
S1E2 - Part 2
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.
Jan. 6, 2008, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - Part 3
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.
Jan. 13, 2008, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 55 min.
Season Runtime: 167 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 2008
Last Air Date: Jan. 13, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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