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Amanda Hale

Olivia Hallinan

Deborah McAndrew

Blake Ritson

Ben Lamb

Henry Devas

Conrad Nelson

Rosina Carbone

Brigit Forsyth

Victoria Brazier

Caitlin Thorburn

Emily Hooker

Nadia Molinari

Helen Edmundson

Jane Austen

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility: Episode 1

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4 - Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility, Episode 1

Elinor and Marianne try to make a new life for themselves at Barton Cottage.

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 BBC Radio 4 in April 2013.

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