Rueben's Ramblings

On January 12, the two-hour debut of Sanditon, based on the unfinished book by Jane Austen, will debut on PBS at 9 PM.

This 8-part mini-series, based on the final, unfinished novel by Jane Austen, tells the story of Tom Parker (Kris Marshall from Love Actually), who is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort. He enlists the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham (Anne Reid from Years and Years). Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte (Rose Williams from Reign), for an extended stay at Sanditon.

Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward (Jack Fox from Riviera), who is determined to seduce Lady Denham’s ward, Clara (relative newcomer Lily Sacofsky). The arrival of wealthy, mixed-race heiress Miss Lambe (Crystal Clarke from Ordeal by Innocence), under the protection of Tom’s upright brother Sidney (Theo James from Divergent franchise), adds an interesting complication. Eligible men naturally find Miss Lambe fascinating, while Charlotte is intrigued by Sidney.

Here is a trailer for Sanditon: