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Its an exquisite production, both beautiful and thoughtful.

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Its adapted in ways that feel smart and human, while also pumping some helpful friction into the story.

At worst, it may feel like a betrayal.

Sanditonhas an unusual history compared with the more familiar Austens yourPride and Prejudices, yourEmmas.

Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) is the young daughter of a gentleman farmer, naive but well-read.

Parkers brother Sidney is, and I cannot say this firmly enough, an absolute hunk.

He is gruff and patronizing, even though his family swears that hes actually quite loyal.

You may wonder if you are being punked.