Sense and Sensibility (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.
- Jane Austen
- Alexander Baron
- Denis Constanduros
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Episode 1 - Part 1
Release Date: 1981-02-01Although 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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Episode 2 - Part 2
Release Date: 1981-02-08Marianne 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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Episode 3 - Part 3
Release Date: 1981-02-15Just 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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Episode 4 - Part 4
Release Date: 1981-02-22Elinor 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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Episode 5 - Part 5
Release Date: 1981-03-01Marianne's heart is doubly broken by a yet more callous rejection by Willoughby. Elinor is to meet Edward's mother.
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Episode 6 - Part 6
Release Date: 1981-03-08The 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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Episode 7 - Part 7
Release Date: 1981-03-15Marianne is at last out of danger. Elinor has received a visit from the desperately penitent Willoughby.