TV series · 2008 · BBC One
Is Sense and Sensibility based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sense and Sensibility is based on the book Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811).
The TV series premiered in 2008 on BBC One.
The book behind Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen · first published 1811 · Bildungsroman, romantic fiction
1811 novel by Jane Austen.
Other adaptations of Sense and Sensibility
- Sense and Sensibility (film, 1995)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (film, 2000)
- From Prada to Nada (film, 2011)
- Sense and Sensibility (film, 2026)
Common questions
Is Sense and Sensibility based on a book?
Yes. Sense and Sensibility is based on the book Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811).
Who wrote the book Sense and Sensibility is based on?
Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1811.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Sense and Sensibility before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Jane Austen's books
- Pride & Prejudice (film, 2005)
- Clueless (film, 1995)
- Pride and Prejudice (film, 1940)
- Pride and Prejudice (TV, 1995)
- Emma (film, 2020)
- Emma (film, 1996)