Persuasion
Series Overview
Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth – the dashing one she once sent away – crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
45 min per episode
1971 – 1971
Premiered: Sun, Apr 18, 1971
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part Five”
Anne and Wentworth meet at the White Hart Inn, where she engages in a profound conversation with Captain Harville about constancy in love - arguing that women love more faithfully than men. Unbeknownst to her, Wentworth overhears and is deeply moved. He writes her a passionate letter declaring his enduring love. They are reunited and become engaged. At a celebratory gathering, it is revealed that Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay have secretly eloped, exposing their shared opportunism.
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Cast & Creators
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Ann Firbank
Anne Elliot
Bryan Marshall
Captain Wentworth
Marian Spencer
Lady Russell
Richard Vernon
Admiral Croft
Basil Dignam
Sir Walter Elliot
Valerie Gearon
Elizabeth Elliot
Georgine Anderson
Mrs. Croft
Morag Hood
Mary Musgrove
Rowland Davies
Charles Musgrove
Mel Martin
Henrietta Musgrove
Charlotte Mitchell
Mrs. Clay
Zhivila Roche
Louisa Musgrove
Noel Dyson
Mrs. Musgrove
David Savile
Mr. Elliot
Michael Culver
Captain Harville
Ernest Hare
Colonel Wallis
Gabrielle Daye
Mrs. Rooke
Polly Murch
Mrs. Smith
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Baker
Julian Mitchell, Jane Austen
Howard Baker
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Howard Baker
Producer
Howard Baker
Director
Julian Mitchell
Writer
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What is Persuasion about?
Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth – the dashing one she once sent away – crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.
How many seasons does Persuasion have?
Persuasion comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Persuasion?
Key cast members in Persuasion include Ann Firbank, Bryan Marshall, Marian Spencer, Richard Vernon, Basil Dignam.
Who created or directed Persuasion?
Persuasion was developed and directed by Howard Baker.