Such is the case for Sanditon, a period British drama that originally aired on ITV in England back in 2019 and then on PBS here in the U.S. The series was canceled by ITV not long after it aired in the U.K., but between fans on social media and its popularity on PBS, the show has been revived! PBS has picked up seasons 2 and 3 of Sanditon, which is based on Jane Austen’s unfinished work.
What is Sanditon?
Sanditon is MASTERPIECE’s bold and lavish adaptation of Austen’s final work. While Austen fans are quite familiar with Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice, they may be less familiar with Sanditon, which takes place in a seaside town of the same name. Austen, who was chronically ill with a mysterious disease when she started her untitled novel in January 1817, wrote her final lines on March 18, 1817. She died exactly four months later.
When did the first season of Sanditon air?
Season 1 aired on ITV in the United Kingdom in August 2019 in eight parts. It premiered stateside on Jan. 12, 2020, on PBS. The series was canceled back in 2019, but fan support and good ratings on PBS revived the show. PBS renewed the show for an additional two seasons. BritBox, ITV and BBC’s streaming platform will get second-run rights for seasons 2 and 3.
When does Sanditon season 2 premiere?
Sanditon season 2 premiered Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET.
How can I watch season 1 of Sanditon?
How many episodes of Sanditon are there?
Sanditon season 1 consisted of 8 episodes. Season 2 will consist of 6 episodes. Both seasons of Sanditon will total 14 episodes.
What happened in the first season of Sanditon?
A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. Charlotte initially wants to experience everything the town has to offer but is then shocked by its scheming and ambitious inhabitants. When Charlotte is tactlessly forthright about the family of enthusiastic entrepreneur Tom Parker (Kris Marshall), she immediately clashes with his handsome but wild younger brother Sidney (Theo James).
Does Sanditon have a happy ending?
Alas, the first season of Sanditon doesn’t have the happy ending that readers—and viewers—of Austen’s works have to come to expect! Some U.K. media outlets reported that viewers were upset with the final episode because it was so “un-Austen-like.”
Who created Sanditon?
Andrew Davies created the series based on the writings of Jane Austen and wrote multiple episodes in season 1 and also for the upcoming season 2. Davies also created and produced the PBS series Les Miserables, the original House of Cards that aired in the UK and Mr. Selfridge. He is also a prolific writer and is known for adapting novels for television and film. He has written or collaborated on writing the feature films Bridget Jones’ Diary, Brideshead Revisited, and The Tailor of Panama as well Bleak House, Sense & Sensibility, Middlemarch for television.
How much of Sanditon did Jane Austen write?
Austen wrote 11 chapters of Sanditon before she died. In those chapters, we find Tom Parker obsessed with turning the sleepy Sanditon into a fashionable health resort. He calls upon Lady Denham to back his project. Through a mishap, Tom meets the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte for an extended stay at Sanditon. Once there, Charlotte finds Lady Denham playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham’s ward, Clara. The arrival of wealthy heiress Miss Lambe, under Sidney’s guardianship, adds an interesting complication to the town’s goings-on. Eligible men naturally flock to Miss Lambe while Charlotte is intrigued by Sidney. Screenwriter Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Middlemarch, House of Cards) has taken Austen’s unfinished work in a cheeky and satisfying direction. Davies will serve as an executive producer on the new seasons as well as write several episodes. Justin Young, who wrote the first four episodes of the first season, will also serve as an executive producer, developing the new seasons. Young will also serve as lead writer.
Where was Sanditon filmed?
As you might expect for a British period series, Sanditon was filmed in England—Somerset to be exact. Dyrham Park was used as the exterior for the Sanditon house but most of the interior filming took place at The Bottle Yard. You’ll also recognize the towns of Clevedon, Brean and Weston Super Mare in a few scenes.
Where was season 2 of Sanditon filmed?
It’s official! Season 2 of Sanditon filmed in and around Bristol, U.K. As Somerset is about 30 miles from Bristol, it looks like production will be returning to the same area where they filmed season 1.
Why isn’t Theo James returning for season 2 of Sanditon?
In an official statement, James said, “Although I relished playing Sidney, for me, I’ve always maintained his journey concluded as I wanted it to. The broken fairy-tale-like ending between Charlotte and Sidney is different, unique and so interesting to me, and I wish the cast and crew of Sanditon every success with future series.”
Does Sanditon season 2 address the absent character of Sidney Parker played by Theo James who decided not to return to the show?
Sanditon does address the character’s absence within the first episode of season 2 which will allow the character of Charlotte to develop and move on.
Who’s in the season 2 Sanditon cast?
The first confirmed cast members are Rose Williams, who played Charlotte Heywood, the main character in the series, and Crystal Clarke, who plays Georgiana Lambe, Jane Austen’s first and only black character. Williams said she is “really, really glad for the opportunity” to tell more of Charlotte’s story. “And then to speak to the loss of Sidney, it started Charlotte in an emotional space closer to, I think…the character of Anne, from Persuasion, who has been through that emotional experience when we meet her.” Joining stars Williams and Clarke are Ben Lloyd-Hughes (Industry), Tom Weston-Jones (Grace), Rosie Graham (Outlander), Maxim Ays (Still So Awkward), Frank Blake (Normal People) and Alexander Vlahos (Versailles). Returning cast that captured the hearts of fans in season 1 include Anne Reid (Years and Years), Turlough Convery ( Poldark), Charlotte Spencer (Us), Kris Marshall (Death in Paradise) and Kate Ashfield (A Confession). We can speculate that newlyweds Lord Babington (Mark Stanley) and Esther Denham (Charlotte Spencer) and Esther’s brother, Sir Edward Denham (Jack Fox) along with prospective love interest for Charlotte, Stringer (Leo Suter) will also be returning. While we won’t see the character of Lord Babington (Mark Stanley) expect his and Esther’s (Charlotte Spencer) storyline to continue. Stanley, who played Lord Babington in season 1 of Sanditon was unavailable to film the show due to other obligations. Esther’s brother, Sir Edward Denham (Jack Fox) returns and again entangles himself into the lives of his sister and aunt and the town of Sanditon. The character of young Stringer (Leo Suter) won’t be in the new season of Sanditon as the actor was otherwise engaged. Joining the cast is newcomer Rosie Graham, who will play Alison Heywood, Charlotte’s younger sister. Make sure to check back here for cast updates!
What is Sanditon season 2 about?
Sanditon season 2 picks up nine months after the season 1 finale, as the town is growing in popularity. Charlotte returns to the beautiful seaside resort and soon attracts the attention of not one, but two new men. And, in her last summer season before turning 21, Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke), keen to forge her own identity, gets up to mischief in the name of love…but will she run the risk of being lonelier than ever before? The Parkers are back, as Tom (Marshall) strives to rebuild Sanditon. But there are many unforeseen issues awaiting him, while the secrets and lies of the dysfunctional Denhams continue to rock the foundations of the sunny seaside town. The Army arrives to make Sanditon their new base and with them bring potential new romances, friendships and challenges for the residents. “Fans who are craving romance and escape will find them in abundance in the new season of Sanditon, with its intriguing characters and captivating storylines,” Masterpiece Executive Producer Susanne Simpson., says in a statement. “Our partners at Red Planet Pictures have done a brilliant job capturing the magic that won viewers’ hearts in Season One.”
When will Sanditon season 3 premiere?
Sanditon seasons 2 and 3 were filmed consecutively, and the third season is expected to premiere in 2023.
Is there a trailer for Sanditon season 2?
You bet! Here’s the official season 2 trailer for Sanditon. Next, 21 shows to watch while you wait for the return of Bridgerton.
