Drama

Sense & Sensibility

From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her.

Episode 1

51m 50s

Mrs Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortunte are bequeathed by law to his son from a previous marriage. The Dashwoods start a new life in Devonshire. The eldest daughter, Elinor, is upset to leave her sweetheart, while her younger sister, Marianne, quickly finds she has suitors to choose from.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 51m 50s

    Mrs Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortunte are bequeathed by law to his son from a previous marriage. The Dashwoods start a new life in Devonshire. The eldest daughter, Elinor, is upset to leave her sweetheart, while her younger sister, Marianne, quickly finds she has suitors to choose from.

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    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 52m 13s

    Marianne and Willoughby find themselves falling blissfully in love and Colonel Brandon is out of the picture when he is called away on urgent business in London. Elinor finally receives her visit from Edward, but his behaviour is so odd and distant that she is left far from reassured.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 52m 14s

    Marianne learns the full extent of Willoughby's betrayal and wrongdoing from Brandon. When Elinor learns that Edward intends to honour his engagement to Lucy Steele, even after he is disinherited by his mother, she and Marianne decide to leave London.

Schedule

  • Sense and Sensibility: : TVSS: Iconic

    Sense & Sensibility

    Saturday
    Dec 13

    1 Hour

    When Mr. Dashwood passes away, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters are forced to move into a tiny Devonshire cottage and start their lives again.
  • Sense and Sensibility: : TVSS: Iconic

    Sense & Sensibility

    Saturday
    Dec 13

    1 Hour

    While Colonel Brandon is away on business in London, Marianne and Willoughby find themselves falling in love.
  • Sense and Sensibility: : TVSS: Iconic

    Sense & Sensibility

    Saturday
    Dec 13

    1 Hour

    Heartbroken at the hands of Willoughby and Edward, Marianne and Elinor travel to Cleveland; when they return to Devon, there's some good news.

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