Sense and Sensibility - Season 1 - Eps 1: Part 1
Upon Mr. Dashwood's death the entirety of his estate passes, by law, to his son John from his first marriage, leaving his widow and daughters entirely dependent on the latter's reluctant generosity. Now mere guests in their own home, Mr. Dashwood's daughters meet visiting relative-in-law Edward Ferrars. He and eldest daughter Elinor Dashwood are drawn to each other, but Elinor learns Edward's inheritance is conditioned on his marrying well—and knows her relative poverty disqualifies her.
About Sense and Sensibility

Title: Sense and Sensibility
First Air Date: 2008-01-01
Last Air Date: 2008-01-13
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 108 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: GBH, BBC Worldwide
Synopsis
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?
Cast

Hattie Morahan
Elinor Dashwood

Charity Wakefield
Marianne Dashwood

David Morrissey
Colonel Brandon

Mark Gatiss
John Dashwood

Janet McTeer
Mrs. Dashwood

Dominic Cooper
Willoughby

Claire Skinner
Fanny Dashwood

Charity Wakefield

Lucy Boynton
Margaret Dashwood

Dan Stevens
Edward Ferrars