Sanditon

Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances; a group of Army officers descend on the town; Georgiana meets an intriguing artist; Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter.

Charlotte starts her new job as governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne; Alison longs for her knight in shining armour; Georgiana receives bad news; Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon's development.

Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter; Alison falls for her new beau; Clara seeks Esther's help.

Tension mounts when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham's garden party; Georgiana learns a vital piece of information; Alison's much desired proposal nearly ends in tragedy; Edward attempts to exploit Clara's predicament.

Lennox and Colbourne's rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head; Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future; Edward's manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn; Alison realises what she has been missing.

Alison prepares to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance fading; Esther faces a bleak future; Charlotte wonders what her future will look like; Georgiana learns shocking truths when Sidney's belongings are returned.