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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.

Feb 1, 19811 seasons7 episodesEndedEN

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Irene Richard

Elinor Dashwood

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Tracey Childs

Marianne Dashwood

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Seasons

Miniseries

7 episodes

Premiered Feb 1, 1981

Episodes

1–6 of 7

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Ep 1

Part 1

Feb 1, 1981

25m

Although the half-brother of Elinor, Marianne, and the younger Margaret promised to care for his half-sisters, his wife convinces him he bears no financial obligation. Mr. And Mrs. John Dashwood take over the residence in Norland, leaving Mrs. Henry Dashwood and her daughters to feel like guests in their own home.

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Ep 2

Part 2

Feb 8, 1981

25m

Marianne cannot understand Elinor's philosophical acceptance of their new lives at Barton Cottage as her own heart is breaking for their beloved house at Norwood.

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Ep 3

Part 3

Feb 15, 1981

25m

Just as it seems that Willoughby and Marianne must be about to announce their engagement, he departs for London, leaving her bewildered and desolate.

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Ep 4

Part 4

Feb 22, 1981

25m

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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Ep 5

Part 5

Mar 1, 1981

25m

Marianne's heart is doubly broken by a yet more callous rejection by Willoughby. Elinor is to meet Edward's mother.

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Ep 6

Part 6

Mar 8, 1981

25m

The sisters are to end their unhappy stay in London. Elinor is now as desolate as Marianne, as the secret of Edward's engagement is out at last and he intends to stand by it.

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