Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20130804 | 20130810 (R4) | 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. Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners, dramatised by Helen Edmundson 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. Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners, dramatised by Helen Edmundson |
| 02 | 20130811 | 20130817 (R4) | Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London. But Marianne has a surprising encounter with Willoughby and complications arise for Elinor and Edward. Will the Dashwood sisters find happiness and love? Conclusion of Jane Austen's classic novel. Starring Amanda Hale and Olivia Hallinan. Dramatised 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 John Dashwood - Andonis James Anthony Fanny - Lisa Brookes Mrs Ferrars - Alexandra Mathie Musician: Emily Hooker Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners, dramatised by Helen Edmundson Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London. But Marianne has a surprising encounter with Willoughby and complications arise for Elinor and Edward. Will the Dashwood sisters find happiness and love? Conclusion of Jane Austen's classic novel. Starring Amanda Hale and Olivia Hallinan. Dramatised 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 John Dashwood - Andonis James Anthony Fanny - Lisa Brookes Mrs Ferrars - Alexandra Mathie Musician: Emily Hooker Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners, dramatised by Helen Edmundson |