Persuasion (1971 TV series)

The 1971 Persuasion was a British television serial adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name. It was produced by Granada Television and broadcast in four parts on ITV.

Ann Firbank starred as Anne Elliot, and Bryan Marshall played Captain Frederick Wentworth. The adaptation followed the plot of Austen's novel, detailing Anne's regret over rejecting Wentworth's proposal eight years prior due to social pressure, and her subsequent interactions with him upon his return to the area a wealthy and successful naval officer.

While relatively faithful to the source material, the 1971 adaptation, like many television productions of the era, was limited by budgetary constraints and available technology. Its production values were simpler compared to later adaptations. Despite this, it is noted for its relatively straightforward approach to Austen's narrative. It also benefited from a strong cast of character actors.