TV series
Sense and Sensibility
2008, English, on BBC One. Created by Andrew Davies.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility is streaming on BBC Player in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 13 January 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew DaviesCreator
- Hattie MorahanElinor Dashwood · 3 ep
- Charity WakefieldMarianne Dashwood · 3 ep
- Dan StevensEdward Ferrars · 3 ep
- David MorrisseyColonel Brandon · 3 ep
- Lucy BoyntonMargaret Dashwood · 3 ep
- Janet McTeerMrs. Dashwood · 3 ep
- Linda BassettMrs. Jennings · 3 ep
- Claire SkinnerFanny Dashwood · 3 ep
- Mark WilliamsSir John Middleton · 3 ep
- Rosanna LavelleLady Middleton · 3 ep
- Dominic CooperWilloughby · 3 ep
- Mark GatissJohn Dashwood · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 2008
- Last aired
- 13 January 2008
- Network
- BBC One
- 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
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Sense and Sensibility: quick answers
Is Sense and Sensibility worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Sense and Sensibility are there?
Sense and Sensibility has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 52 minutes each.
Is Sense and Sensibility finished?
Yes. Sense and Sensibility ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Sense and Sensibility on?
Sense and Sensibility is streaming on BBC Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Sense and Sensibility parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sense and Sensibility yet.
What shows are like Sense and Sensibility?
If you liked Sense and Sensibility, try Anne with an E, North & South, Dickensian.
Who created Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility was created by Andrew Davies and stars Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens.
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.