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The BBC have commissioned a brand new television drama series in the style of Jane Austen. It’s set to air on BBC One and stars Olivia Williams as Lady Anne Elliot, who has returned to her home town of Sanditon for the first time since she left it in 1816. The synopsis for the series is as follows:
Sanditon, 2019. An adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished last novel. Slated to be a seaside resort for the gentry, the little-known Sanditon is thrown into confusion by the sudden and unexpected arrival of Sir Edward Denham. His future sister-in-law, Lady Anne Elliot, comes home to Sanditon to uncover the truth about her past, and her family’s true station in life. In Sanditon she encounters an array of eccentric characters: the proud Miss Clarissa Harlowe; the lonely spinster Miss Grey; the irrepressible Miss Moncrief; and the sinister Mrs Armine – who happens to be Sir Edward’s former mistress. As the mystery unravels and a series of intrigues begin, so does a battle for love and money.
What is the Release date of Sanditon?
Sanditon released in 3 June, 2019. Jane Austen’s last work, Sanditon, was published unfinished after her death and has provoked much speculation about its contents. This new adaptation takes place in a world where all of England has been transformed by the industrial revolution, with vast cities now stretching far into the distance.
The Sanditon trailer has been released which features the title song “Officially Taken”. The Sanditon series also features a number of other songs as well, including “Heart of Stone” by Emery and “She’s A Lady” by Jessie J.
Who is the cast in Sanditon?
Sanditon stars Olivia Williams (Emma in the Emma film franchise, “The Crown” and “The Devil Wears Prada”), Daniel Mays (the critically acclaimed UK stage performance, “Absolutely Fabulous”), Ed Speleers (“Game of Thrones”), David Threlfall (“The Heiresses”, “Broadchurch”) and Jodhi May (in “Vanity Fair”).
Executive producer and founder of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Author and actress Wendy Blyth has written the screenplay for “Sanditon”. She has worked with TV director Jonathan Davies (who co-directed the critically acclaimed acclaimed “The Crimson Field”, “The Honourable Woman” and “The Fades”) on Blyth’s previous projects.
What is the Plot of Sanditon?
Sanditon is about a town, Sanditon, that was once the place of residence for Sir Edward Denham, who returns to Sanditon after being in London for many years. He is accompanied by his brother, Sidney Parker and he has been summoned to help the family recover from their financial debt. Anne Elliot overhears a conversation about Sir Edward Denham’s return and makes arrangements to see him again one day. However, she is surprised that there are other people who want to see him too.
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Lady Anne Elliot is returning to Sanditon after having fled many years ago. She is still in love with Sir Edward Denham, but she must pay attention to her family’s circumstances.
Sir Edward Denham is a single gentleman who has returned to Sanditon with his brother, Sidney Parker. He has been in London for many years and met Lady Anne Elliot during his stay there. Now he must return home to care for his family and debts that he has inherited.
What are some reviews on Sanditon?
“Sanditon is a superb piece of period drama television, drawing on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel and bringing it to life in a way that feels both fitting and new.” – “The Independent”
“Sanditon looks lush and atmospheric, with plenty of period detail and attractive uniforms. It will be interesting to see how this version compares to the last time that the novel was adapted for TV, in a 1990s version with Richard E Grant as Denham. The pieces of the jigsaw are all in place. This is a period drama with a wealth of characters and an intriguing plot full of family intrigue and social climbing.
