Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen's tale of two devoted sisters with totally differing attitudes to life and love. Filmed on location in the stately homes of picturesque Dorset and Somerset.

Offering equal measures of humor and drama, this magnificent digitally re-mastered BBC production is an utterly charming version of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.

This delightful story tells 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. Attracted to a man already promised to another, Elinor suffers silently to keep scandal away from her family. Marianne enjoys a flirtation with a handsome scoundrel that could lead to her downfall. Through their experiences with men and their relationship with each other, they learn that neither Sense nor Sensibility alone is enough, but that one must strive for a balance of the two.

Cast
Elinor Dashwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Irene Richard
Marianne Dashwood. . . . . . . . . . .. . . Tracey Childs
Mrs. Dashwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana Fairfax
Willoughby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Woodward
Edward Ferrars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bosco Hogan
Colonel Brandon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Swann
Sir John Middleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald Douglas
Mrs. Jennings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annie Leon
John Dashwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Gale
Fanny Dashwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Boxer
Lucy Steele. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Chambers
Mrs. Wallis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Benson
Lady Middleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie Bland
Robert Ferrars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Bowen
Mr. Palmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Brown
Clay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Lawford
Mr. Harris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raymond Mason
Tom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Owens
Susan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gina Rowe
Ann Steele. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pippa Sparkes
Mrs. Ferrars. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .Margot Van der Burgh
Mr. Ingall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Woodnutt
Charlotte Palmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hetty Baynes
Production Credits
Written by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Austen (Novel), Alexander Baron
Directed by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodney Bennett
Produced by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barry Letts