Okay, the experts have spoken. Read what they have to say about Sanditon. The new television production of Jane Austen’s Sanditon is that rarest of achievements: an adaptation of something that barely exists. READ MORE JANE AUSTEN LITERACY FOUNDATIONContinue Reading
Lauren Miller has recently released numerous photographs on social media showcasing her costume designs for Sanditon. Some of them are on Twitter and, most recently, TikTok. Read the interview below to learn more about how Lauren created these fabulous designs for Sanditon. Script and Character are always the starting pointContinue Reading
Well, this article made me weep. Rose Williams, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, and Crystal Clarke share their favorite moments filming Sanditon in this Decider article. Rose loved the beach, Ben loved the Christmas carols, and Crystal the fireworks. But what do the stars of Sanditon remember most about their experiences shooting theContinue Reading
Another great article from Decider interviewing the cast about those last moments of Sanditon season three, episode six. There’s a lot to think about! The school, the baby, the happily ever after, and what it meant to the cast as the parting scene. Not to mention the size of theContinue Reading
First, I know I’m bombarding you with posts today. It’s the after-the-finale news flooding the internet that I don’t want you to miss. This article from the Senior Editor at Salon is a goldmine of information, interviewing Justin Young, the lead writer of Sanditon seasons two and three. Let meContinue Reading
Oh, no! It appears the only one who didn’t get to attend the after-the-wedding walk was Kris Marshall, who had Covid. Nevertheless, while being showered with rose petals most everyone was there – producers, cast, and crew. If you found yourself swooning over Charlotte and Colbourne’s wedding ceremony, you weren’tContinue Reading
Justin Young, the lead writer of Sanditon seasons two and three, has this to say about the possibility of a season four of Sanditon. They wrapped up a lot of stories in episode six. Will there be a season four? “Never say never” seems to be the thought of theContinue Reading
Let’s be honest. Ever since season one of Sanditon hit the airwaves, the Jane Austen purists went into an uproar. I know that anything connected with Jane Austen’s work, in some eyes, must strictly adhere to Regency-era norms. The audience screamed foul on many items, from Charlotte’s hair being down,Continue Reading
It was great to wake up to this article about our fantastic new power couple of Sanditon season three – Samuel and Lady Susan. Read this great interview on PBS.org with Sophie Winkleman and Liam Garrigan. It sounds like Ben Lloyd-Hughes was great fun on set. Liam Garrigan: [Laughs] YouContinue Reading
Rose Williams speaks with Decider about how Colbourne won her back in Sanditon Season 3. Apparently, Rose thinks Alexander going all “dad mode” with Augusta was the main reason. Of course, as fans, I’m sure we can think of plenty of other reasons too! Charlotte and Ralph are done! ButContinue Reading
Interesting article about the storyline development between Edward and Augusta for season three of Sanditon from Justin Young. It almost didn’t happen. Nevertheless, it gave us a small glimpse into the resident villain of Sanditon. Can someone evil and greedy possibly find a glimpse of redemption for his life? SinceContinue Reading
This is an excellent article on Decider with quotes from Rose Williams, talking about Charlotte’s inner turmoil after kissing Alexander Colbourne when he declared his love. The dashing gentleman — operating in full Mr. Darcy mode — declares his love for Charlotte and they kiss. However Charlotte immediately regrets theContinue Reading
Liam Garrigan plays Alexander Colbourne’s brother, Samuel. Who is this great addition to the show? Read more on Distractify. Continue Reading
Well, I already know the answer to that question, but you may not want to read further if you don’t. Here’s another article from Decider, ditching what happens in season three of Sanditon. After watching episode three and Colbourne getting shut down by Charlotte that it’s “too late,” what willContinue Reading
Must-read article! Ben Lloyd-Hughes’s idea was to channel Matthew Macfadyen’s Darcy’s walk on the Sanditon cliff scene in Episode 3/Season 3. Sanditon Season 3 showrunner Justin Young revealed that the Darcy homage was 100% Lloyd-Hughes’s idea. The script originally imagined Colbourne riding up to Charlotte on horseback, but Ben Lloyd-HughesContinue Reading
It’s just two hands. It’s just a man and a woman. It’s just an evening on the beach, listening to a soprano sing. Ben Lloyd-Hughes said they worked on that scene in Episode 2 of Season 3 of Sanditon per an interview conducted by Decider. What did you think ofContinue Reading
Throughout the first five episodes, Charlotte and Mr. Colbourne are thrown into situations that force them to continually confront their past, while also re-examining their current and future relations. Fans of this couple will enjoy the romantic tension between them. Read More at Minnesota Good AgeContinue Reading
Another good review coming your way for Sanditon season three. The abiding themes of self-definition, redemption, duty, and sacrifice also appear in this new and final season. There are exquisitely heartbreaking moments that remind viewers why we fell in love with many of these characters. READ MORE AT MARVELOUS GEEKSContinue Reading
The reviews begin, and the title of this article is “Soapier, Smarter, and Swoonier… the Final Season Soars! Read more at Decider by Meghan O’Keefe about Sanditon Season 3. Almost every Sanditon character, new and returning, gets a taste of romance in the show’s final season. Sanditon Season 3 isContinue Reading
This is a well-written and cute article with some great lines. Kudos to the writer. Hope you enjoy! The trailer for Sanditon’s third season doesn’t offer concrete answers to any of those questions, but it sure has a lot of angsty vibes. Those longing stares! The open pining! The random advice fromContinue Reading
Many fans are probably speculating the same thing after seeing the latest trailer that just dropped from PBS. What do you think? Will Edward reform? Is he an “unredeemable” in the scheme of things only thinking of money, money, money? Can’t wait to find out! Also, I’d like to thankContinue Reading
“Of all the Sanditon seasons, this is my favorite one,” Simpson said. “I think it has all the wit and all the joy of what’s expected from a Jane Austen [adaptation], a lot of romance. So I think the audience is going to love this season as much as IContinue Reading
There are so many articles on the internet about the show. Every time I find one worth reading, I will post it. Unfortunately, even the good ones sometimes have misinformation, like this article saying ITV did Sanditon season two. They canceled it and didn’t renew it. It was PBS MasterpieceContinue Reading
Read about the woman who designed the costumes for Sanditon seasons 2 and 3. I thank her for every waistcoat that made it on Alexander Colbourne’s body, and naturally the gorgeous dresses for our leading ladies. In a behind-the-scenes video, Rose Williams, one of the stars of Sanditon, spoke aboutContinue Reading
This is a wonderful article about how the fans mobilized with petitions and letter writing to bring back Sanditon to the screen. When ITV’s racy Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon was cancelled in 2019 after the first series, fans were not happy. The six-part series based on the writer’s unfinished finalContinue Reading
An interesting article came out today from CNN Style about Regency romance being popular 200 years after Jane Austen. The writer equates both period dramas and historical romance books set in the Regency era as being sought by women as history and fantasy to fulfill our romantic longings. It isContinue Reading
Yes, the fans are super sleuths. You missed a lot last year if you haven’t been part of the Twitter crowd and the super fantastic fans who can chase down a leak from ten miles away. Interesting article about the many loyal and enthusiastic fans that are good at sneakingContinue Reading
Well, Sam Cleal on the BuzzFeed staff did not disappoint, and neither did the glorious cast of Sanditon season two that he interviewed. Oh, my gosh, I’m rolling on the floor with laughter from some of the answers. It’s an absolute must-read as he speaks to Kris Marshall, Turlough Convery,Continue Reading
This is a great article about the flaws in the new Persuasion on Netflix, and how the heart of Jane Austen’s Persuasion is retained in Sanditon. Justin Young said he used Persuasion as inspiration, he got it right. Netflix’s Persuasion isn’t frustrating because it attempts “something different” with Austen, butContinue Reading
The historical period drama is having a moment. Credit the over-the-top themed balls, opulent costumes, well-appointed decor, and impeccable British manners that keep audiences enthralled and coming back for more. Perhaps Sanditon production designer James North sums it up best, telling AD, “Romantic escapism…it’s as simple as that.” SOURCE: ARCHITECTURALContinue Reading
An insightful article along with comments from the cast and writers about the storyline of Sanditon Season Two. A good read! “I think whenever I think of Colbourne, a huge word that comes up is integrity,” Lloyd-Hughes said. “I think he’s a man of huge integrity. Much to his ownContinue Reading
During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, Ben Lloyd-Hughes (who plays Alexander Colbourne, a reclusive man that hires Charlotte as governess for his daughter and his niece) talked about his own ambition to play a Jane Austen character, missing out on being cast in Season 1, initially auditioning for the roleContinue Reading
During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, Tom Weston-Jones (who plays war hero Colonel Lennox, one of Charlotte’s possible suitors) talked about how he got involved with the show, initially auditioning for the role of Alexander Colbourne, working on such an immersive project, how he felt putting on the uniform, theContinue Reading
The hot air balloon sequence not only let Charlotte have some “alone time” with the dashing Colonel Lennox, but it set up sweet Arthur Parker (Turlough Convery) for a hero moment of his own. When the balloon suddenly starts to zip away, it is Arthur who manages to pull itContinue Reading
“I personally really enjoyed shooting stuff in the school room. It was a beautiful set, ” Williams said, before teasing how young Flora Mitchell inspired a change to a future episode’s scene. “Tis is a fun little fact. There’s a scene in Episode 4 where Charlotte is giving the girlsContinue Reading