Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
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2008- 2008
1 Seasons
3 Episodes
7.5(112 votes)
Ended
Drama

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

11 members
Acting

Hattie Morahan

Elinor Dashwood

Hattie Morahan
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Charity Wakefield

Marianne Dashwood

Charity Wakefield
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Dan Stevens

Edward Ferrars

Dan Stevens
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David Morrissey

Colonel Brandon

David Morrissey
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Lucy Boynton

Margaret Dashwood

Lucy Boynton
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Janet McTeer

Mrs. Dashwood

Janet McTeer
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Linda Bassett

Mrs. Jennings

Linda Bassett
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Claire Skinner

Fanny Dashwood

Claire Skinner
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Mark Williams

Sir John Middleton

Mark Williams
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Rosanna Lavelle

Lady Middleton

Rosanna Lavelle
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Dominic Cooper

Willoughby

Dominic Cooper

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