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Persuasion

Persuasion

★ 6.6/10•1971•45m•L•Drama
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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.

Howard Baker · Director

Julian Mitchell · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 18, 1971

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part OneE145m

Part One

The Napoleonic Wars are over and Sir Walter Elliot, a vain baronet, facing financial ruin due to extravagant spending, is persuaded by his friend Mr. Shepherd and Anne’s mentor Lady Russell to lease Kellynch Hall to Admiral Croft. Anne Elliot reflects on her past decision - eight years prior - to break off her engagement to the then-poor Captain Wentworth, under Lady Russell’s persuasion. Admiral Croft's wife is none other than Captain Wentworth’s sister, setting the stage for their reunion.

Apr 18, 1971

E245m

Part Two

Anne visits her sister Mary Musgrove at Uppercross, where she reconnects with the Musgrove family - Charles, his mother, and his two spirited sisters, Henrietta and Louisa. Captain Wentworth arrives, now wealthy and eligible, and quickly becomes a guest at the estate. Though emotionally restrained, Anne observes his growing interest in the younger Musgrove sisters, while tensions simmer beneath the surface of Anne and Wentworth’s restrained interactions.

Apr 25, 1971

Episode 3 - Part ThreeE345m

Part Three

The group travels to Lyme Regis, a coastal town, where social dynamics shift dramatically. Louisa Musgrove, eager to impress Wentworth, playfully insists he catch her as she jumps from a high step. He refuses, but she jumps anyway - striking her head and falling unconscious. In the ensuing chaos, Anne remains calm and takes charge, demonstrating her strength and composure. Louisa is taken to the home of Captain Harville, a naval friend of Wentworth’s. Anne stays briefly to help, but Mary, jealous of Anne’s competence, insists on taking over as nurse. Anne departs for Bath to rejoin her father and sister Elizabeth.

May 2, 1971

Episode 4 - Part FourE445m

Part Four

In Bath, Anne learns that Louisa has recovered and is now engaged to Captain Benwick, Harville’s brother. This news rekindles Anne’s hope for reconciliation with Wentworth. However, her cousin Mr. Elliot, the heir to Kellynch, begins courting her, winning the approval of Sir Walter and Elizabeth. Anne, however, grows suspicious of his true motives. She reconnects with Mrs. Smith, a widowed friend living in reduced circumstances, who reveals troubling details about Mr. Elliot’s character. Meanwhile, Wentworth visits Bath, and their paths cross again - charged with unspoken emotion.

May 9, 1971

E545m

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.

May 16, 1971

Actors

Ann Firbank

Ann Firbank

Anne Elliot

Bryan Marshall

Bryan Marshall

Captain Wentworth

Marian Spencer

Marian Spencer

Lady Russell

Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Admiral Croft

Basil Dignam

Basil Dignam

Sir Walter Elliot

Valerie Gearon

Valerie Gearon

Elizabeth Elliot

Georgine Anderson

Georgine Anderson

Mrs. Croft

Morag Hood

Morag Hood

Mary Musgrove

Rowland Davies

Rowland Davies

Charles Musgrove

Mel Martin

Mel Martin

Henrietta Musgrove

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Mrs. Clay

Zhivila Roche

Louisa Musgrove

Noel Dyson

Noel Dyson

Mrs. Musgrove

David Savile

Mr. Elliot

Michael Culver

Michael Culver

Captain Harville

Ernest Hare

Colonel Wallis

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