Sense and Sensibility

Miniseries

7 episodes · Feb 1, 1981

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.

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  • S1E1

    Part 1

    Feb 1, 198125m

    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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  • S1E2

    Part 2

    Feb 8, 198125m

    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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  • S1E3

    Part 3

    Feb 15, 198125m

    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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  • S1E4

    Part 4

    Feb 22, 198125m

    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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  • S1E5

    Part 5

    Mar 1, 198125m

    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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  • S1E6

    Part 6

    Mar 8, 198125m

    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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  • S1E7

    Part 7

    Mar 15, 198125m

    Marianne is at last out of danger. Elinor has received a visit from the desperately penitent Willoughby.

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