Sense and Sensibility

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Irene Richard
Elinor Dashwood
Tracey Childs
Marianne Dashwood
Annie Leon
Mrs. Jennings
Robert Swann
Colonel Brandon
Donald Douglas
Sir John Middleton
Marjorie Bland
Lady Middleton
Bosco Hogan
Edward Ferrars
Peter Woodward
John Willoughby
Gina Rowe
Susan
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Season 1

1981 | 7 Episodes

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.

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A review by Peter McGinn

Written by Peter McGinn on 2021-05-28

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’...read the rest

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