Miniseries (2008)
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.
Release date: 2008-01-01
User rating:
6.3 / 10
Director: John Alexander
Writer: Andrew Davies
Novel: Jane Austen
Episodes (3):
1. Part 1
When Mr Dashwood dies, he leaves his Sussex estate Norland – undivided, as the law requires – to his first marriage son John. John's wife, Fanny, convinces him to deny, in the name of their only son Henry's inheritance, his widowed stepmother and her three daughters the generosity understood at his father's deathbed. When the heiress-in-law's brother Edward Ferrars visits, he proves a perfect, understanding gentleman mutually drawn to eldest daughter Elinor.
Release date: 2008-01-01
2. Part 2
Marianne attracts the attention of stoic war hero Colonel Brandon, but herself is only interested in charming and glamorous rival Willoughby; their exclusive mutual attentions convinces most that they are engaged—until Willoughby suddenly departs for London. Edward keeps his promise to visit, but seems troubled and guarded.
Release date: 2008-01-06
3. Part 3
In London, Willoughby acknowledges no connection to Marianne and marries wealthy heiress Grey. Elinor must hide her heartbreak when she learns Edward is engaged to Miss Lucy Steel; but when his mother learns of the engagement, she disinherits him. Fortune ultimately smiles unexpectedly on both Dashwood sisters.
Release date: 2008-01-13
Cast
Hattie Morahan
as Elinor Dashwood
Charity Wakefield
as Marianne Dashwood
Dan Stevens
as Edward Ferrars
David Morrissey
as Colonel Brandon
Lucy Boynton
as Margaret Dashwood
Janet McTeer
as Mrs. Dashwood
Linda Bassett
as Mrs. Jennings
Claire Skinner
as Fanny Dashwood
Mark Williams
as Sir John Middleton
Rosanna Lavelle
as Lady Middleton
Dominic Cooper
as Willoughby
Crew - click here to expand
John Alexander - Director, Anne Pivcevic - Producer, Andrew Davies - Writer, Jane Austen - Novel, Roy Sharman - Editor, Vanessa De Sousa - Associate Producer, James Merifield - Production Design, Martin Phipps - Original Music Composer, Rebecca Eaton - Executive Producer, Jessica Pope - Executive Producer, Kate Rhodes James - Casting, Michele Clapton - Costume Design, Sean Bobbitt - Director of Photography, Karen Hartley-Thomas - Makeup Artist, Lois McIntosh - Makeup Artist, Paul Ghirardani - Art Direction, Karen Hartley-Thomas - Hairstylist