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Persuasion (1971–1971) — drama · romance · history on BBC One

The answer: Concluded May 16, 1971.
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Genre
Drama · Romance · History
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
April 18, 1971
Ended
May 16, 1971
Runtime
~55 min per episode
1season
5episodes

About Persuasion

Persuasion ended on May 16, 1971, on BBC One. The series concluded after its five-episode run, with the final episode airing on that date. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled for this adaptation.

Persuasion was a British television miniseries that aired in 1971. It was an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name, set in the early 19th century. The series was produced by Granada Television and directed by Howard Baker. It told the story of Anne Elliott, a woman who navigates love and social pressures, based on Austen's romantic novel.

The show starred Ann Firbank as Anne Elliott and Bryan Marshall as Captain Wentworth. Each episode was approximately 55 minutes long. The series was part of the drama, romance, and history genres and originally aired in April 1971. It remains a notable adaptation of Austen's work from that period.

Persuasion episode schedule

5 aired

Aired · 5

DateEp.Title
May 16, 1971 S1·E5 Part 5
May 9, 1971 S1·E4 Part 4
May 2, 1971 S1·E3 Part 3
April 25, 1971 S1·E2 Part 2
April 18, 1971 S1·E1 Part 1

Persuasion cast