Episode 1
The prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote for the sisters without fortune nor connections. Stars Amanda Hale.
Forced to leave their beloved family home after the death of their father, Elinor and Marianne try to make a new life for themselves at Barton Cottage.
While Marianne unexpectedly meets the dashing Willoughby who sweeps her off her feet, Elinor has a surprise visit from Edward.
But with neither fortune nor connections, the prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote.
Starring Amanda Hale and Olivia Hallinan.
Jane Austen's first published novel from 1811 is a delightful comedy of manners and a powerful analysis of the ways in which women's lives were shaped by the claustrophobic society in which they had to survive.
It is an engrossing story of love, money, passion and prudence. Intelligently written, carefully plotted and beautifully detailed.
Dramatised in two parts by Helen Edmundson.
Elinor ...... Amanda Hale
Marianne ...... Olivia Hallinan
Mrs Dashwood ...... Deborah McAndrew
Colonel Brandon ...... Blake Ritson
Willoughby ...... Ben Lamb
Edward ...... Henry Devas
Sir John ...... Conrad Nelson
Lady Middleton ...... Rosina Carbone
Mrs Jennings ...... Brigit Forsyth
Nancy ...... Victoria Brazier
Lucy ...... Caitlin Thorburn
Musician: Emily Hooker
Director: Nadia Molinari
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 2013.
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Sense and Sensibility: Marianne meets Willoughby
Duration: 01:36
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elinor | Amanda Hale |
| Marianne | Olivia Hallinan |
| Mrs Dashwood | Deborah McAndrew |
| Colonel Brandon | Blake Ritson |
| Willoughby | Ben Lamb |
| Edward | Henry Devas |
| Sir John | Conrad Nelson |
| Lady Middleton | Rosina Carbone |
| Mrs Jennings | Brigit Forsyth |
| Nancy | Victoria Brazier |
| Lucy | Caitlin Thorburn |
| Musician | Emily Hooker |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
| Producer | Nadia Molinari |
| Adaptor | Helen Edmundson |
| Author | Jane Austen |
Broadcasts
Sun 4 Aug 2013 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Sat 10 Aug 2013 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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