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 byAndrew Davies
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- EN
- First aired
- January 1, 2008
- Last aired
- January 13, 2008
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
Season 1
Episodes
No episodes found for this season.
Featuring
Cast & crew
Hattie Morahan
Elinor Dashwood
Charity Wakefield
Marianne Dashwood
Dan Stevens
Edward Ferrars
David Morrissey
Colonel Brandon
Lucy Boynton
Margaret Dashwood
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Dashwood
Linda Bassett
Mrs. Jennings
Claire Skinner
Fanny Dashwood
Mark Williams
Sir John Middleton
Rosanna Lavelle
Lady Middleton
- Created by
- Andrew Davies
- Showrunner
- Rebecca Eaton
Jessica Pope - Written by
- Andrew Davies
- Produced by
- Anne Pivcevic
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