Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. 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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Air Date: 2008-01-01
When Mr Dashwood dies, he leaves his Sussex estate Norland – undivided, as the law requires – to his first marriage s...
Air Date: 2008-01-06
Marianne attracts the attention of stoic war hero Colonel Brandon, but herself is only interested in charming and gla...
Air Date: 2008-01-13
In London, Willoughby acknowledges no connection to Marianne and marries wealthy heiress Grey. Elinor must hide her h...
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