Sense and Sensibility

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Hattie Morahan

Elinor Dashwood

Charity Wakefield

Marianne Dashwood

Dan Stevens

Edward Ferrars

David Morrissey

Colonel Brandon

Lucy Boynton

Margaret Dashwood

Janet McTeer

Mrs. Dashwood

Linda Bassett

Mrs. Jennings

Claire Skinner

Fanny Dashwood

Mark Williams

Sir John Middleton

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Rosanna Lavelle

Lady Middleton

Dominic Cooper

Willoughby

Crew

Art

• James Merifield Production Design
• Paul Ghirardani Art Direction

Camera

• Sean Bobbitt Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

• Michele Clapton Costume Design
• Karen Hartley-Thomas Makeup Artist
• Karen Hartley-Thomas Hairstylist
• Lois McIntosh Makeup Artist

Directing

• John Alexander Director

Editing

• Roy Sharman Editor

Production

• Kate Rhodes James Casting
• Anne Pivcevic Producer
• Rebecca Eaton Executive Producer
• Jessica Pope Executive Producer
• Vanessa De Sousa Associate Producer

Sound

• Martin Phipps Original Music Composer

Writing

• Andrew Davies Writer
• Jane Austen Novel

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