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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

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      Irene Richards

      Elinor Dashwood

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      Tracey Childs

      Marianne Dashwood

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      Annie Leon

      Mrs. Jennings

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      Robert Swann

      Colonel Brandon

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      Donald Douglas

      Sir John Middleton

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      Marjorie Bland

      Lady Middleton

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      Bosco Hogan

      Edward Ferrars

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      John Owens

      Tom

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      Gina Rowe

      Susan

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      Diana Fairfax

      Mrs. Dashwood

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      Peter Gale

      John Dashwood

    Current Season

    Miniseries

    1981 | 7 Episodes

    Miniseries of Sense and Sensibility premiered on Feb 01 1981

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    A review by Peter McGinn

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    Written by Peter McGinn on Fri 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 q...

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    Facts

    Status

    Ended

    Status

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    Type

    Miniseries

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

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