‘Best Jane Austen adaptation’ hailed a must for Bridgerton fans streaming now
The Jane Austen period drama was a huge hit with viewers when it first aired on ITV in 2019.
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The series has been adapted from Jane Austen’s unfinished novel(Image: Red Planet/Joss Barratt/ITV)
ITV audiences were delighted when a fresh period drama debuted on the channel in 2019.
Penned by Andrew Davies, Sanditon charts the journey of Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), who departs her countryside dwelling for the tranquil fishing settlement of Sanditon, seeking personal transformation.
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Yet upon Charlotte’s arrival, she becomes embroiled in turmoil as she navigates a tempest of controversies involving both the eccentric residents and affluent holidaymakers.
A synopsis states: “Set during a period of great social and economic change, the town’s ambitious developer, Tom Parker, and his wealthy backer, Lady Denham, want to transform Sanditon into a fashionable resort.
“Charlotte arrives in the town and quickly finds herself caught up in the complex lives, scandals, and romantic entanglements of the quirky locals and wealthy visitors.”
The costume drama, which concluded in 2023 following three series, draws from Jane Austen’s incomplete manuscript, which she began in 1817, reports Bristol Live.
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The ITV drama is an adaptation on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel(Image: ITV)
Following eleven and a half chapters, the celebrated novelist ceased work on the manuscript, with widespread speculation attributing this to declining health as she tragically died that same year.
Principal photography took place in Bristol, with the imaginary coastal settlement constructed at Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios. Additional notable filming sites include John Wesley’s New Room and The Georgian House Museum.
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Rose Williams as Charlotte Heywood in Sanditon(Image: ITV)
Additional recognisable South West settings featured in the production include Dyrham Park in Gloucester, Iford Manor Estate in Bradford-on-Avon and Brean Beach in Burnham-on-Sea.
Beyond Rose Williams, the cast features Crystal Clarke as Georgiana Lambe, Kris Marshall as Tom Parker, Kate Ashfield as Mary Parker, Leo Suter as James Stringer and Theo James as Sidney Parker.
Following its release, the period drama has garnered widespread acclaim from viewers, with numerous fans hailing it as amongst the finest literary adaptations they’ve encountered.
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The series has been highly praised by fans(Image: ITV)
One viewer remarked: “Gorgeous show! Sanditon was fabulous. It had a beautiful (and very Austen-like) romance, funny (also very Austen-like) characters, lovely scenery, interesting storylines for all characters and the drama we all know and love from the mind of Andrew Davies.. Someone else wrote: “.
Another wrote: “Brilliant adaptation. This could be my favourite Austen adaptation, and I thought that nothing could top the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice. The series was a slow burner for me, but by episode 2, I was hooked.”
A third viewer stated: “10/10. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I can’t express how much I loved this show.”
While a fourth observed: “Best period drama ever. I watched all 8 episodes of Sanditon, and it had me captivated every single week.”
Sanditon is available to watch on ITVX
SOURCE: walesonline