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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.

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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.

Released January 1, 2008

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Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
123
Seasons
1

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Hattie Morahan

Hattie Morahan

Elinor Dashwood

Charity Wakefield

Charity Wakefield

Marianne Dashwood

Dan Stevens

Dan Stevens

Edward Ferrars

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Colonel Brandon

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton

Margaret Dashwood

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Mrs. Dashwood

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Mrs. Jennings

Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

Fanny Dashwood

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