Persuasion (2007)

Excellent television adaptation of the 1817 novel by Jane Austen. Directed by Adrian Shergold, it transcends the usual limitations of TV drama.

There’s something very fresh and even raw about it – both visually and emotionally – and this makes it feel much more real. 

Sally Hawkins is superb as Anne Elliot, conveying a huge range of emotions with her face alone. Rupert Penry-Jones is fine as Captain Wentworth, but less impressive overall.

It's nice to see the familiar Bath city locations as well as a very cold-looking Lyme Regis.