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Sense and Sensibility
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Miniseries
- Last aired
- 2008-01-13
- Language
- English
BBC One
- london, england
- sibling relationship
- based on novel or book
- romance
- unrequited love
- miniseries
- class differences
- period drama
- costume drama
- 19th century
- devon
- sister sister relationship
Seasons
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Behind the camera
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Air dates
- First aired
- 2008-01-01
- Latest episode
- 2008-01-13
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Miniseries1 Jan 2008
Frequently asked questions
Sense and Sensibility is streaming on BBC Player Amazon Channel in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.
Audience reviews
1- P9/10
Peter McGinn
11/4/2021
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 either version. I have ne…
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