Sense and Sensibility (TV Series 1981-1981)

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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.

Series Cast

Irene Richards

Elinor Dashwood

7 Episodes
Tracey Childs

Marianne Dashwood

7 Episodes
Annie Leon

Mrs. Jennings

7 Episodes
Robert Swann

Colonel Brandon

7 Episodes
Donald Douglas

Sir John Middleton

7 Episodes
Marjorie Bland

Lady Middleton

7 Episodes
Bosco Hogan

Edward Ferrars

7 Episodes
John Owens

Tom

7 Episodes
Gina Rowe

Susan

7 Episodes
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Last Season

Miniseries

1981 • 7 Episodes

Season 1 of Sense and Sensibility premiered on February 1, 1981.

Part 7

(1x7, March 15, 1981) Season Finale

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A review by Peter McGinn

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Written by Peter McGinn on May 28, 2021

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’t q... read the rest.

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