The first episode of the 1981 BBC adaptation of Sense and Sensibility , directed by Rodney Bennett and produced by Barry Letts, originally aired on February 1, 1981. The 7-part miniseries is noted for its faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, featuring Irene Richard as Elinor and Tracey Childs as Marianne, with filming set in Somerset and Dorset. For more details, visit IMDb .

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