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Persuasion (1960)

First aired December 30, 196030m/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded

Overview

Persuasion is a 1960 British television miniseries adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC and directed by Campbell Logan, Daphne Slater stars as Anne Elliot, and Paul Daneman as Captain Frederick Wentworth. 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.

Created By

Campbell Logan

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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

January 20, 1961

Networks

BBC One

Production

BBC

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