Sense and Sensibility
01/01/2008
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.
TV Show Information
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
