Episode One -
sense and sensibility

From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen' classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warnings. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?

Episode Duration: 51 minutes and 51 seconds

Episode Number: 101

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