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BBC One
on BBC One London

The story of two sisters by Jane Austen, dramatised in seven episodes by Alexander Baron
Starring Irene Richard as Elinor, Tracey Childs as Marianne

Surely Jane Austen's most romantic novel, the story of 16-year-old Marianne, with her passionate hunger for emotional experience, her sister Elinor, outwardly so cool and collected, and the men they love.

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Contributors

Author:
Jane Austen
Dramatised by:
Alexander Baron
From an outline by:
Denis Constanduros
Music composed and conducted by:
Dudley Simpson
Lighting:
John Mason
Script Editor:
Alistair Bell
Designer:
Paul Joel
Producer:
Barry Letts
Director:
Rodney Bennett
Elinor:
Irene Richard
Marianne:
Tracey Childs
Mrs Dashwood:
Diana Fairfax
John Dashwood:
Peter Gale
Fanny Dashwood:
Amanda Boxer
Edward Ferrars:
Bosco Hogan
Sir John Middleton:
Donald Douglas
Lady Middleton:
Marjorie Bland
Mrs Jennings:
Annie Leon
Colonel Brandon:
Robert Swann
Tom:
John Owens
Susan:
Gina Rowe
Source: Radio Times

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