Sense & Sensibility
The Dashwoods, upon the death of their beloved husband and father, must navigate the world without him - which means a new home in a new county.
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Elinor, Marianne, Margaret and their mother move their lives from a grand manor house in Sussex to a cottage in Devonshire, care of Mrs Dashwood's cousin, Sir John Middleton.
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Follow the family as the elder daughters experience love and heartbreak, learn who they can and cannot trust, and come to realise their expectations of life may not be as fixed as they first thought.
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Adapted and directed by Rebecca Cockcroft, this is a brand new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved Sense & Sensibility
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Episodes are released weekly on Fridays at 10am from 18 July 2025
Episode 1
Upon the devastation of their husband's and father's death, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters find their life will change dramatically. Given little empathy by Mr Dashwood's eldest son and his wife, they decide to move across the country to Devon - but not before the eldest Dashwood, Elinor, has developed feelings for her sister in law's brother - Edward Ferrars. ​
Episode 2
The Dashwoods are welcomed to their new home by their cousin, Sir John Middleton and are soon immersed into Devon life - including meeting their neighbour Colonel Brandon. Marianne is rescued from a fall by the dashing Mr Willoughby - could romance be on the cards?
Episode 3
Marianne and Willoughby's attachment is clear to see, but not everyone is happy about it - but Mrs Jennings is quite happy to tease Elinor about her mystery man. A day out at a nearby house is cancelled as Brandon receives urgent news from London.
Episode 4
Marianne descends into despair, and Edward finally comes to Barton Cottage, but seems despondent himself. The Middletons introduce the family to the Palmers, and Mrs Jennings announces some new arrivals.
Episode 5
The Misses Steele arrive at Barton Park, and Lucy takes a keen interest in Elinor. Mrs Jennings invites Marianne and Elinor to London with her.
Episode 6
In London, Marianne is obsessed with the post, and Brandon seems to want to reveal something but can't find the words. Willoughby makes an unexpected appearance.
Episode 7
Brandon digs into his tragic past to reveal an unpleasant truth, meanwhile John tries to matchmake Brandon with the wrong sister. There is an unfortunate encounter for Edward.
Episode 8
The truth about Lucy comes out, and Brandon offers a gift to Edward.
Episode 9
The Dashwood girls join the Palmers at their home in Somersetshire, but Marianne fails to heed warnings about the long wet grass. An unwelcome visitor arrives late at night, demanding to speak to Elinor.
Episode 10
The Dashwoods finally return to Barton, and all seems finally settled - until a dramatic development is revealed.
CAST
Georgina Pearson - Elinor Dashwood
Sarah Parker - Marianne Dashwood
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Barry Dougal - Mr Henry Dashwood / Dr Harris
Richard Jordan - Mr John Dashwood
Vicky Kelly - Mrs Fanny Dashwood
Beverley Webster - Mrs Dashwood
John Myhill - Sir John Middleton
Lottie Wilton-Isgar - Margaret Dashwood
James Lickman - Edward Ferrars
Craig Featherbe - Thomas
Laura Green - Betsy
Salli Belsham - Lady Middleton
Jude Wilton - The Middleton's Servant / The Palmer's Servant
Sue Whyte - Mrs Jennings
Jof Davies - Colonel Brandon
Siôn Grace - Mr Willoughby
Will Adams - Mr Palmer / Jenkins
Carmen Simoni - Charlotte Palmer
Rebecca Cockcroft - Lucy Steele
Gemma Knight - Anne Steele
Meryl Couper - Mrs Ferrars
Ben Stanton - Mr Robert Ferrars
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