Sanditon has reached its penultimate episode and after the adventures in London the series has returned to more traditional territory for a period drama. It is time for the Regatta, the event that could make or break Sanditon as a trendy destination. It is especially important for Tom (Kris Marshall) because Lady Denham (Anna Reid) lies […]
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Sanditon Episode 6 Review
The fifth episode of Sanditon ended with a big cliffhanger which served as a jumping-off point for episode six. An episode that is the least like other Jane Austen adaptations. Georgiana (Crystal Clarke) had been kidnapped and taken to London. Charlotte (Rose Williams) goes to the big, strange city to try and find her friend but finds […]
Sanditon Episode 5 Review
Tensions are heightening in the town of Sanditon as the various plotlines start to simmer. The annual cricket match between The Gentleman and The Workers is approaching but the Workers threaten a boycott due to Tom Parker’s (Kris Marshall) broken promises. The cricket match proves to be an opportunity for Charlotte (Rose Williams) to arrange […]
Sanditon – Episode 4 Review
After a slow start to the series the fourth episode of Sanditon ramps up the drama and stakes for the characters. Georgiana (Crystal Clarke) has arranged a secret rendezvous with her male friend from London, Otis (Jyuddah Jaymes). She ropes in Charlotte (Rose Williams) into helping her. The rivalry between Clara (Lily Sacofsky) and the Denham siblings […]
Sanditon Episode 3 Review
Following two episodes that established the setting and character dynamics the third picks up a gear as it builds upon these building blocks. Tom Parker (Kris Marshall) is desperate to make Sanditon into the go-to destination for the wealthy. His latest action is to bring in Doctor Fuchs (Adrian Scarborough), an expert in hydrotherapy and […]
Sanditon Episode 2 Review
The second episode of Sanditon sees more build-up of the various plotlines and sees a budding friendship between two of the main characters. The introduction of Miss Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke) at the ball caused quite a stir in Sanditon. Lady Denham (Anne Reid) plans to host a luncheon in Miss Lambe’s honour, much to Miss Lambe’s […]
Sanditon Episode 1 Review
Costume dramas and classic literature adaptations are often a staple of British television. Sanditon was the latest example of this – an adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel. Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) was a young, attractive woman living on her family estate with 11 siblings. When a carriage crashes nearby the Heywoods help the occupants, Tom […]