TV series
Sense and Sensibility
1971, English, on BBC Two. Created by Martin Lisemore.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4: Resolution
Aired 30 January 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martin LisemoreCreator
- Joanna DavidElinor Dashwood · 4 ep
- Ciaran MaddenMarianne Dashwood · 4 ep
- Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Jennings · 4 ep
- Clive FrancisJohn Willoughby · 4 ep
- Richard OwensColonel Brandon · 4 ep
- Isabel DeanFanny Dashwood · 4 ep
- Robin EllisEdward Ferrars · 4 ep
- Michael AldridgeSir John Middleton · 4 ep
- Sheila BallantineLady Middleton · 4 ep
- Esme ChurchMary · 4 ep
- Jo KendallCharlotte Palmer · 3 ep
- David StrongThomas Palmer · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1971
- Last aired
- 30 January 1971
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Sense and Sensibility is based on
Sense and Sensibility is based on Sense and Sensibility, an 1811 novel by Jane Austen, published by Thomas Egerton.
Novel · 1811
Sense and Sensibility
By Jane Austen
Published by Thomas Egerton
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Sense and Sensibility: quick answers
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How many seasons of Sense and Sensibility are there?
Sense and Sensibility has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Sense and Sensibility finished?
Yes. Sense and Sensibility ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Sense and Sensibility?
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Who created Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility was created by Martin Lisemore and stars Joanna David, Ciaran Madden, Patricia Routledge.
What is Sense and Sensibility based on?
Sense and Sensibility is based on Sense and Sensibility, an 1811 novel by Jane Austen, published by Thomas Egerton.