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The Official Sense and Sensibility Podcast
1. 18th Century Lovebombing, Gaslighting & Ghosting
Season 1, Ep. 1
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Our series kicks off with an illuminating episode about the art of adaptation. The team discuss how to bring Austen to a contemporary audience - from focusing on sisterhood, to teasing out modern dating parallels, relatable characters and timeless themes of first love and heartbreak. This is an intimate peak behind the curtain and your go-to guide on the writing and development process of adapting a beloved novel for screen, and the choices made along the way. With screenwriter Diana Reid, Working Title Development Executive Thea Paulett and Producers India Flint and Tim Bevan.
A gentle warning, dearest: this episode contains language unbecoming of polite society, so do forgive our occasional lapse in decorum.
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4. 4. 5am on Horse Guards Parade
38:37||Season 1, Ep. 4Join us for a candid deep dive into what it takes to prep and shoot a movie, from the meticulous planning to the unpredictability of each day on a film set. The team takes us inside the process, sharing their mishaps, best days and challenges, and discuss the camaraderie and pure magic of helping bring scenes to life. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the industry, this episode is for you! With 1st Assistant Director Donald Bentley and Producers Jo Wallet and India Flint.American Humane Society monitored the animal action. No animals were harmed®
3. 3. Daisy Edgar-Jones & George MacKay on Yearnmaxxing
53:32||Season 1, Ep. 3Our very own Elinor and Edward, the magnetic Daisy Edgar-Jones & George MacKay, join producers Tim Bevan and India Flint to discuss how they prepped before the cameras started rolling. From friendship to chemistry to George’s turn as Mrs Jennings, this is one you won’t want to miss.A gentle warning, dearest: this episode contains language unbecoming of polite society, so do forgive our occasional lapse in decorum.Notes:During the chat, Daisy references a Martha Graham quote, which a director shared with her. The full quote can be found in Dance to the Piper by Agnes de Mille.
2. 2. Characters, Energies & Chemistry
31:33||Season 1, Ep. 2Join casting director Kharmel Cochrane, director Georgia Oakley and producer Tim Bevan as they dive into the process behind finding our ensemble cast. We’ll hear about their opinions on tapes vs in-person auditions, the search for our leading men, and the first time we saw the Dashwood sisters together on camera.American Humane Society monitored the animal action. No animals were harmed®