# Daisy Edgar-Jones & George McKay on the risk of book to screen

An episode of [Talk Of The Townsends](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1717324461), 30 Sep 2026, 21 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5607e8c6-1ea1-4556-a698-affd073990e6.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=79f4293d-a98f-4ff4-8748-e2c5de0af205&aw_0_1st.episodeid=5607e8c6-1ea1-4556-a698-affd073990e6

With Sense and Sensibility in cinemas, Hannah and Benedict take a closer look at what makes an adaptation work, and when sticking to the book might be the problem. From The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games, they discuss your favourite adaptations, the changes worth making and why capturing the feeling of a book matters more than including every detail. They also chat to Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay about bringing a beloved book to the screen, feeling too modern in a period drama and whether yearning is overrated. What’s your favourite adaptation? And what would you like us to take a deep dive into next? Email townsends@global.com. Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com

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