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Sense and Sensibility

  • 6.9 /10

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Plot

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.

Cast

Irene Richards as Elinor Dashwood
Irene Richards

as Elinor Dashwood

Tracey Childs as Marianne Dashwood
Tracey Childs

as Marianne Dashwood

Annie Leon as Mrs. Jennings
Annie Leon

as Mrs. Jennings

Robert Swann as Colonel Brandon
Robert Swann

as Colonel Brandon

Donald Douglas as Sir John Middleton
Donald Douglas

as Sir John Middleton

Marjorie Bland as Lady Middleton
Marjorie Bland

as Lady Middleton

Bosco Hogan as Edward Ferrars
Bosco Hogan

as Edward Ferrars

John Owens as Tom
John Owens

as Tom

Gina Rowe as Susan
Gina Rowe

as Susan

Diana Fairfax as Mrs. Dashwood
Diana Fairfax

as Mrs. Dashwood

Creator

Network

Status

  • Ended

First Aired Date

  • February 1, 1981

Last Aired Date

  • March 15, 1981

Production Companies

  • BBC

Type

  • Miniseries

Number of Season

  • 1

Number of Episodes

  • 7

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Reviews

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 ma…

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Miniseries

1981|7 Episodes

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