Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen’s first novel is adapted by Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) with an all-star cast. Sisters Elinor (Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Marianne (Esmé Creed-Miles) find themselves dispossessed on a technicality, moving from estate to cottage. Their new status gives them new perspective on the pursuit of love with their respective suitors John Willoughby (George MacKay) Edward Ferrars (Urchin’s Frank Dillane).

While love advances the plot in Austen, in this story it is the bonds of sisterhood that are the focus. A rare and refreshing women’s lens is brought to this material, as well as all the familiar pleasures of period drama including incredible scenery and production design.