The Official Sense and Sensibility Podcast

Every film is made three times: the script, the shoot… and the edit. From director Georgia Oakley's daily voicenotes from set, to working with composer Roger Goula and his beautiful score, to finding the perfect ending to the movie in the edit, join editor Izzy Curry, director Georgia Oakley, and producer India Flint as they dissect the final stage of the production process of bringing this new adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility” to the screen.

Our brilliant costume designer Grace Snell and director Georgia Oakley talk to producer Jo Wallett. This is a fascinating insight into all the inspired choices, curations and creations that went into establishing the ‘look’ of the movie through costume. From deciding to set this adaptation in the late 1790s - a transitionary period for fashion, to the palette emerging through the use of natural dyes, the fresh takes on bonnets, and conveying a feeling of intimacy, sisterhood and relatability through how our Dashwood women dress, reuse and share cherished items of clothing.Notes:Grace Snell joined the conversation from a remote part of Scotland, with some occasional patchy wifi! In this episode Georgia also speaks to the approach with Hair & Make Up Design for this adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, and how she collaborated with our talented designer Nadia Stacey, who had hoped to join this conversation but was busy on set!

In this episode, production designer Francesca di Mottola, cinematographer Arnaud Potier and director Georgia Oakley chat to producer Tim Bevan about their collaborative relationship and how they created the world of the movie together. From finding the locations, palette and an undone earthy aesthetic, to creating a never-ending magic hour for The Hop, to street-casting dogs, and contending with the elements on Dartmoor, this is a wonderful insight into the choices made and the challenges faced in bringing this world to life.American Humane Society monitored the animal action. No animals were harmed®

Join 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 Wallett and India Flint.American Humane Society monitored the animal action. No animals were harmed®

Our 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.

Join 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®

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.