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Sense and Sensibility (1981)

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Overview

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.

    Series Cast

    1. Irene Richards

      Elinor Dashwood

    2. Tracey Childs

      Marianne Dashwood

    3. Annie Leon

      Mrs. Jennings

    4. Robert Swann

      Robert Swann

      Colonel Brandon

    5. Donald Douglas

      Donald Douglas

      Sir John Middleton

    6. Marjorie Bland

      Lady Middleton

    7. Bosco Hogan

      Bosco Hogan

      Edward Ferrars

    8. John Owens

      John Owens

      Tom

    9. Gina Rowe

      Susan

    Last Season

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    Season 1

    1981 | 7 Episodes

    Season 1 of Sense and Sensibility premiered on February 1, 1981.

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    A review by Peter McGinn

    9.0
    Written by Peter McGinn on May 28, 2021

    I have watched this BBC version of Sense and Sensibility two or three times, so you know I like it. Like some other BBC adaptations from the 70s and 80s, the production value occasionally pales next to more recent versions, but it is rarely noticed when you are caught up in the story. It has been many years since I read the book, so I cannot comment on whether I like changes they might have made to the story, but I am never bothered by small edits they make from the book if it is well done. Video and books have different ways of telling the story sometimes. One little oddity that didn’t ...

    Facts

    StatusEnded

    Networks

    • BBC One

    TypeMiniseries

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Keywords

    • england
    • based on novel or book
    • love
    • miniseries
    • period drama
    • heartbreak