Drama · Romance
Written only months before Jane Austen's death in 1817, Sanditon tells the story of the impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood, played by Williams, and her spiky relationship with the charming Sidney Parker, played by James. When a chance accident transports her from her rural hometown of Willingden to a would-be coastal resort, it exposes Charlotte to the intrigues and dalliances of a seaside town on the make. The drama takes viewers from the West Indies to the rotting alleys of London and exposes the hidden agendas of each character and sees Charlotte discover herself and ultimately find love.
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A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. Spirited and unconventional, Charlotte is initially keen to experience everything the town has to offer, but is then shocked by its scheming and ambitious inhabitants, and intrigued by the secrets they share.
Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Tensions surrounding Miss Lambe's arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham's grand pineapple luncheon and Esther and Edward realise that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions.
Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together and to reappraise each other. When Tom brings a new doctor to the town, he and Lady Denham clash and Clara makes a bold move in her bid to outplay Sir Edward and Esther.
The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney. Meanwhile, Clara witnesses a moment between Esther and Sir Edward that raises her suspicions about their relationship, with devastating consequences for Esther.
Tensions between Tom and his labourers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger. Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future.
Charlotte and Sidney are at loggerheads but must work together to try and rescue Miss Lambe. Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage, whilst Edward and Clara enter into a scandalous pact to try and finally win Lady Denham's inheritance.
As the Sanditon summer regatta approaches, Sidney wrestles with his feelings towards an old flame and Young Stringer attempts to reveal his feelings to Charlotte. With Lady Denham at death's door, the tensions between Edward, Clara and Esther finally come to a head, with surprising consequences.
On the night of the Midsummer Ball, romantic interests are finally resolved. But events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing impossible choices.
Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances. Army officers descend on the town and Georgiana meets an intriguing artist. Esther Babington has to deal with having an unwanted encounter.
Charlotte starts a new job, Alison longs for her knight in shining armor, and Georgiana receives bad news.
Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding, as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter.
Tension mounts for Charlotte when Alexander Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham's garden party.
Lennox and Colbourne's rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head, while Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future. Edward's manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn, Alison realizes what she's been missing, and Tom's woes come to a head.
Alison gets ready to leave Sanditon with her dreams in tatters. Charlotte considers what her future will look like, while Georgiana learns some shocking truths, and Esther faces a bleak future. With so much at stake, will anyone have a happily ever after?
Fiancé in tow, Charlotte arrives back in Sanditon for the society event of the year. Seeing Colbourne leaves her feeling uncertain.
Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task in trying to find a lawyer, but help arrives from a surprising place.
Georgiana gets a surprise visit. Colbourne's shooting party goes ahead and Charlotte has to confront all that she's lost.
Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne but as they are repeatedly thrown into each other's orbit, their chemistry rises. Meanwhile Georgiana is unravelling and makes a surprising decision to protect herself.
Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta's aid and it's revealed whether Edward really is a changed man or not.
Charlotte desperately wants to tell Colbourne the truth about her feelings, but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks. Having opened her heart, Georgiana's worst fears are realized when she discovers she has been abandoned.
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