Sanditon

Charlotte returns to Sanditon and makes an important decision. A company of Army Officers descend on the town, offering romantic opportunities for Charlotte and her sister and business opportunities for Tom. Meanwhile, Georgiana meets an intriguing artist and Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter with someone from her past.

Charlotte starts her new job as a Governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne. Alison is determined to be reunited with her knight in shining armour, and Georgiana finds out some bad news from Antigua. Meanwhile, Lady Denham receives an unexpected and unwanted surprise and Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon's development.

Charlotte and her employer, Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter at Tom's Midsummer Fair. Alison is falling for her new beau Captain Carter, unaware he's wooing her under false pretences and that she has also caught the attention of another Officer. Clara calls on Esther for help as Edward hatches a plan to ensure his step-sister's downfall.

Tension mounts for Charlotte when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox finally reunite at Lady Denham's annual Garden Party. Georgiana learns a vital piece of information about her inheritance, and Alison's much desired proposal nearly ends in tragedy. Edward attempts to exploit Clara's predicament for his own ends as the army's true colours are revealed.

Lennox and Colbourne's rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head and Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future, forever. Edward's manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn and Alison realises what she has been missing. Tom's woes come to a head as Arthur attempts to come to his rescue.

Alison gets ready to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance in tatters. Charlotte considers what her future will look like at Heyrick Park, and when Sidney's belongings are returned to Sanditon, Georgiana learns some shocking truths. Esther faces a bleak future as Edward's schemes come to fruition. With so much at stake, which of our heroines will get their Happy Ever After?