TV series
Persuasion
1960–1961, English, on BBC One. Created by Campbell Logan.
Persuasion is a 1960 British television miniseries adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC and directed by Campbell Logan, Daphne Slater stars as Anne Elliot, and Paul Daneman as Captain Frederick Wentworth. Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth – the dashing one she once sent away – crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1961
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 20 January 1961
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Campbell LoganCreator
- Daphne SlaterAnne Elliot · 4 ep
- Paul DanemanCaptain Frederick Wentworth · 4 ep
- George CurzonSir Walter Elliot, Bt. · 4 ep
- Jane HardieElizabeth Elliot · 4 ep
- Clare AustinMary Musgrove · 4 ep
- Daphne AndersonPenelope Clay · 4 ep
- William MervynAdmiral Croft · 4 ep
- Thea HolmeSophia Croft · 4 ep
- Philip HowardFootman · 4 ep
- Edward JewesburyCharles Musgrove Jr. · 3 ep
- Diane ClareHenrietta Musgrove · 3 ep
- Wensley PitheyCharles Musgrove · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 December 1960
- Last aired
- 20 January 1961
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Persuasion: quick answers
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How many seasons of Persuasion are there?
Persuasion has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Persuasion finished?
Yes. Persuasion ended in 1961, so you can watch the whole story.
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Persuasion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Persuasion?
If you liked Persuasion, try Miss Austen, Conversations with Friends, George & Tammy.
Who created Persuasion?
Persuasion was created by Campbell Logan and stars Daphne Slater, Paul Daneman, George Curzon.