Episode 1
Dramatisation of Jane Austen's novel. The Dashwoods start a new life in Devonshire where, one of the sisters, Marianne, quickly finds she has suitors to choose from.
Dramatisation of Jane Austen's novel. Mrs Dashwood is devastated when her husband dies. His estate and fortunte are bequeathed by law to his sone from a previous marriage. The Dashwoods start a new life in Devonshire. The eldest daughter, Eleanor, is upset to leave her sweetheart, while her younger sister, Marianne, quickly finds she has suitors to choose from.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elinor Dashwood | Hattie Morahan |
| Mrs. Dashwood | Janet McTeer |
| Colonel Brandon | David Morrissey |
| Willoughby | Dominic Cooper |
| Fanny Dashwood | Claire Skinner |
| Writer | Andrew Davies |
| Director | John Alexander |
| Edward Ferrars | Dan Stevens |
| Marianne Dashwood | Charity Wakefield |
| Eliza | Caroline Hayes |
| Doctor | Christopher Beeny |
| Jenkins | Campbell Graham |
| Thomas | Roy Holder |
| Lady Middleton | Rosanna Lavelle |
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