Sense and Sensibility (2008)

Based on Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Dramatisation of Jane Austen's novel. Mrs Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortunate are bequeathed by law to his son from a previous marriage. The Dashwood's start a new life in Devonshire.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 57'24''
  • Broadcast date: 2008
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 1

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Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 1

Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 1

2008 | 57'24''

Dramatisation of Jane Austen's novel. Mrs Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortunate are bequeathed by l...

Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 2

Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 2

2008 | 58'03''

Marianne and Willoughby find themselves falling blissfully in love, with Colonel Brandon out of the picture after he is called away ...

Sense and Sensibility (2008) | Episode 3

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Learning the full extent of Willoughby's betrayal from Brandon, Marianne's health begins to deteriorate.
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