In this episode, we talk about the publishing history of Persuasion, the precise dates we are given in the book, the fact that we learn very little about Anne in the first chapters, and how well Mr Shepherd is managing Sir Walter.

The character we discuss is Sir Walter Elliot. In the historical section, Ellen talks about baronets, and for popular culture Harriet gives an overview of the screen adaptations of Persuasion, and then talks in more detail about the about the 1971 BBC adaptation.

Things we mention:

Historical discussion:

Popular culture discussion:

BBC, Persuasion (1960) – starring Daphne Slater and Paul Daneman
BBC, Persuasion (1971) – starring Ann Firbank and Bryan Marshall
- Watch on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2
- Stairs on the Cobb
TVE, Novela: Persuasión (1972) – starring Maite Blasco and Juan Diego
BBC Film, Persuasion (1995) – starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds
Clerkenwell Films, Persuasion (2007) – starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones
Netflix, Persuasion (2022) – starring Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis

Creative commons music used:

Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 12 in F Major, ii. Adagio.
Extract from Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata No. 38. Performance by Ivan Ilić, recorded in Manchester in December, 2006. File originally from IMSLP.
Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, iii. Allegretto Grazioso. File originally from Musopen.
Extract from George Frideric Handel, Suite I, No. 2 in F Major, ii. Allegro. File originally from Musopen.
Extract from Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major. File originally from Musopen.

S05E01 Persuasion, Chapters 1 to 3

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