A much more 'milder' episode of the series though still reeked with the stench of deviousness in the air. Charlotte (Rose Williams) keeps bumping into Sidney (Theo James) everywhere she goes, literally and otherwise, including hiding under the table from him in Tom's (Kris Marshall) study, though found out by Tom. He needs Sidney's friends to hang around longer but he can't force them to stay here as they lack entertainment. Lord Babbington (Mark Stanley) is still in pursuit of Esther (Charlotte Spencer) who tells him in no uncertain terms that he has no chance. She only wants Edward (Jack Fox). More war of words from both Clara (Lily Sacofsky) and Esther, as Clara's scheming character comes through even more. As she overhears Esther talk Lady Denham (Anne Reid) into sending Clara away. Lady Denham commenting on Edward's lack of luck in ensnaring Georgiana (Crystal Clarke).
Tom brings in a Dr Fuchs (Adrian Scarborough) who shows off his remedies but Lady Denham is not impressed. He demonstrates his shower bath with the help of Clara who finds a way of ensuring she remains here by scalding her arm on the copper heater. Esther knowing she did it on purpose but can't prove it. Clara adding further evidence of her being more of a bitch than Esther will ever know, Esther calling her one too. Mr Stringer (Leo Suter) is in need of more men for the building works and Charlotte is impressed by the work calling it a miracle. As he is impressed by her. Alas we know she will only have eyes for Sidney as episodes progress.
As well as Stringer Senior (Rob Jarvis) succumbing to an accident in which he dislocates his leg, which the doctor is able to put back into place with Charlotte's help. Sidney being impressed with her ability and this helps in changing his views about her. Prompting her to ask whether she was able to perform well under pressure was a surprise since she is a woman. He also says he is sorry for embarrassing her on the beach since she showed up. But she informs him she isn't embarrassed as she had her clothes on. She also talks to him about Georgiana and how he should realize she's away from home and she only has him, but stops short.
Georgiana painting a horribly rude painting at the cliffside with Mr Hankins (Kevin Eldon) giving a lecture on the apples and Adam and Eve. That they were full of knowledge and shouldn't have been plucked. Charlotte bumps into Sidney at Georgiana's who can't wait for him to leave here, which he does. Thereby prompting her to write to her lover no doubt, as she pulls out a locket with his picture.
Tom is able to change Lady Denham's mind by telling her the doctor helped Stringer and his brother and sister like him. He promises more men for the project and more supplies, which he shouldv'e done before. As Charlotte and Sidney play with the children and the boats on the river, Charlotte has a brilliant plan for Sanditon, a regatta. Whereby exciting Tom and plans get underway for this. This episode was still so tedious as you can't help think Pride and Prejudice at every turn and its superiority, only that was so much more interesting too. Such a slow progression still and we're only 3 eps into it.
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