Persuasion

Drama 2007

England, 1814. Seven years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with Frederick Wentworth, a young naval officer. Family opposed the match due to her superior wealth and social standing, and persuaded her to break off the engagement. Now Wentworth has returned from the wars and is looking for a wife. He is rich, confident and eligible.

Drama 2007

G

Starring Sally Hawkins, Alice Krige, Rupert Penry-Jones

EPISODE 1

Persuasion

At the age of nineteen, Anne Elliot fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne's family were against the match and persuaded her to break off the engagement. Now twenty-seven, Anne has lived to regret her decision.

1 hr 32 min · 1 Apr 2007 G

Sally Hawkins

Anne Elliot
Alice Krige

Lady Russell
Rupert Penry-Jones

Actor
Anthony Head

Actor
Julia Davis

Actor

About

Persuasion

DRAMA

England, 1814. Seven years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with Frederick Wentworth, a young naval officer. Family opposed the match due to her superior wealth and social standing, and persuaded her to break off the engagement. Now Wentworth has returned from the wars and is looking for a wife. He is rich, confident and eligible.

Information

Studio: ITV
Released: 2007
Rated: G

Languages

Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)