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Sense and Sensibility

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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.

Jan 9, 19711 seasons4 episodesEndedEN

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Joanna David

Elinor Dashwood

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Ciaran Madden

Marianne Dashwood

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Patricia Routledge

Mrs. Jennings

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Clive Francis

John Willoughby

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Richard Owens

Colonel Brandon

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Isabel Dean

Fanny Dashwood

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Robin Ellis

Edward Ferrars

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Seasons

Miniseries

4 episodes

Premiered Jan 9, 1971

Episodes

1–4 of 4

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Ep 1

Part 1: Farewell to Norland

Jan 9, 1971

45m

Fanny Dashwood and her two daughters, Elinor and Marianne, are faced with the prospect of her stepson and his wife moving into their home at Norland.

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Ep 2

Part 2: A Parting and a Journey

Jan 16, 1971

Colonel Brandon organised a picnic for all at Barton but was called to London at the last moment and cancelled it. Undeterred, Willoughby took Marianne for a drive by herself.

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Ep 3

Part 3: Sisters in Misfortune

Jan 23, 1971

Mrs Jennings took Elinor and Marianne to a ball in London. There Marianne at last saw Willoughby but was dismayed when he ignored her.

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Ep 4

Part 4: Resolution

Jan 30, 1971

Col. Brandon heard that Mrs Ferrars had cut Edward off because of his engagement. He asked Elinor to take a message to Edward, little knowing the effect this might have on her.