Sense and Sensibility (1981) | Episode 4

Based on Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Elinor has promised to keep the secret of Edward Ferrar's engagement to Lucy Steel. She manages to conceal her unhappiness even from Marianne, who is overjoyed to visit London.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 26'24''
  • Broadcast date: 1981
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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