Drama

Sanditon

Sanditon is based on Jane Austen’s final and unfinished novel, and tells the story of Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), a spirited and somewhat impulsive young woman who travels from her rural English home to an up-and-coming seaside resort town to reinvent herself.

Episode 1

47m 29s

A chance encounter brings Charlotte Heywood to the developing seaside resort of Sanditon, where she meets the town’s eclectic residents, including brooding bachelor Sidney Parker and the mysterious Miss Lambe.

Episodes

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    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 47m 29s

    A chance encounter brings Charlotte Heywood to the developing seaside resort of Sanditon, where she meets the town’s eclectic residents, including brooding bachelor Sidney Parker and the mysterious Miss Lambe.

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    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 46m 54s

    Lady Denham plans an elaborate luncheon to welcome the wealthy West Indian heiress Miss Lambe to town – and to seal a match for her nephew, Edward. Charlotte and Sidney have an awkward confrontation.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 46m 49s

    In the wake of an uncomfortable encounter, Charlotte does all she can to avoid Sidney, but an emergency unites them. An angry Young Stringer confronts Tom Parker over an injustice. Meanwhile, Tom finds a doctor for the town, but Lady Denham proves hard to win over.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 47m 36s

    Charlotte and Sidney clash over Miss Lambe’s love life, and Charlotte strikes up a new friendship. At Denham House, Clara witnesses a scene that raises her suspicions. Lord Babington makes his romantic intentions known, but faces being rebuffed.

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    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 47m 38s

    Tensions come to a head when Young Stringer, desperate for answers, threatens a worker boycott of the annual cricket match with Sanditon’s gentlemen. Charlotte and Miss Lambe hatch a secret plan sure to draw ire from Sanditon’s residents.

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    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 47m 44s

    Charlotte and Sidney must reconcile enough in order to search for a missing Sanditon resident. Meanwhile, Tom fights to save Sanditon and his marriage, and Edward and Clara hatch a cunning plot to seize Lady Denham’s legacy.

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    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 47m 32s

    With Sanditon’s regatta fast approaching, the success of the resort hangs in the balance—as do a number of romances. How will Charlotte, Sidney, and others fare in the sport of love?

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    Episode 8

    S1 E8 - 47m

    It is the night of the Midsummer Ball, and romance, jealousy, and betrayal fill the air. Devastating events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing difficult choices.

Extras + Features

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    S1 - 1m 57s

    Rose Williams and Theo James star in this new adaptation of the unfinished Jane Austen novel scripted by Emmy Award winner Andrew Davies. Premiering on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

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    Teaser

    S1 - 28s

    Welcome to Sanditon! See a teaser for the all-new drama now.

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    Official Preview

    S1 - 30s

    Tune in on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9/8c for the premiere of Sanditon, based on Jane Austen's final, unfinished work. Starring Theo James, Rose Williams, Kris Marshall and more.

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    Sidney & Charlotte Preview

    S1 - 1m

    Will it be love or loathing for young Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) and the mysterious Sidney Parker (Theo James) in Sanditon?

  • Inside Look: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside Look

    S1 - 2m

    Learn more about the process of bringing Jane Austen's final, unfinished work to life on screen in Sanditon.

  • Girl Power Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Girl Power Preview

    S1 - 55s

    Meet the headstrong, outspoken, and independent ladies taking Sanditon by storm.

  • Escape Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Escape Preview

    S1 - 33s

    "Sanditon... what a place." Pack your bags and get ready for the beguiling world of Sanditon!

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    Jane Austen Endures

    S1 E1 - 5m 37s

    The cast and creator of Sanditon discuss the legacy of literary icon Jane Austen, and the importance of her work in today's world.

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    Scene

    S1 E1 - 1m 4s

    Charlotte gets better acquainted with some of Sanditon's residents, including Edward Denham.

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    This Season On Sanditon

    S1 E1 - 2m 25s

    Get a glimpse at all the drama, romance and more to come on this season of Sanditon.

Schedule

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    Sanditon

    Wednesday
    Oct 9

    1 Hour

    Charlotte starts her new job as governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne; Alison longs for her knight in shining armor; Georgiana receives bad news; Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon's development.
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    Sanditon

    Thursday
    Oct 10

    1 Hour

    Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter; Alison falls for her new beau; Clara seeks Esther's help.
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    Sanditon

    Friday
    Oct 11

    1 Hour

    Tension mounts when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham's garden party; Georgiana learns a vital piece of information about her inheritance; Alison's proposal nearly ends in tragedy.
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    Sanditon

    Tuesday
    Oct 15

    1 Hour

    Lennox and Colbourne's rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head; Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future; Edward's manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn; Alison realizes what she has been missing.
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    Sanditon

    Wednesday
    Oct 16

    1 Hour

    Alison prepares to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance fading; Esther faces a bleak future; Charlotte wonders what her future will look like; Georgiana learns shocking truths when Sidney's belongings are returned.
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    Sanditon

    Thursday
    Oct 17

    1 Hour

    Charlotte arrives in Sanditon with her fiance for Georgina's 21st birthday party; Georgiana receives a shocking threat; Edward tries to prove he is a changed man.
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    Sanditon

    Friday
    Oct 18

    1 Hour

    Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task, but help arrives from a surprising place; Lady Denham accepts a new vision for the town and spars with an old flame.
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    Sanditon

    Tuesday
    Oct 22

    1 Hour

    The day of Georgiana's trial arrives, and she gets a surprise visit from an old friend; Colbourne's shooting party goes ahead and as he gets closer to Lydia, Charlotte must confront what she's lost.
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    Sanditon

    Wednesday
    Oct 23

    1 Hour

    Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne; Georgiana is unraveling and makes a surprising decision to protect herself.
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    Sanditon

    Thursday
    Oct 24

    1 Hour

    Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta's aid; Georgiana is reunited with a ghost from her past; Charlotte must make a difficult decision about her future.
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    Sanditon

    Friday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    Charlotte wants to tell Colbourne the truth about her feelings but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks; Georgiana's worst fears come true when she realizes she has been abandoned.

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