";s:4:"text";s:1570:"Sanditon is a British historical drama television series adapted by Andrew Davies from an unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen and starring Rose Williams and Theo James in the lead roles. Before you watch Sanditon, get the insider scoop on MASTERPIECE's take on Jane Austen's unfinished final book, starring Theo James and Rose Williams! Arguably the show that sold you on your Masterpiece Channel subscription, Sanditon is a thoroughly modern take on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel. Set during the Regency era, the plot follows a young and naive heroine as she navigates the new seaside resort of Sanditon. Theo James and Rose Williams star in a new adaptation of the unfinished Jane Austen novel. Theo James doesn’t just smolder on the screen, do his own stunts, and shed light on the plight of refugees; he also sings and plays the guitar—in a band called Shere Kahn (until 2012). For James, part of the appeal of Sanditon was the complicated character of Sidney Parker. MASTERPIECE fans already know Theo James from his memorable role in the first season of Downton Abbey — and he's back for more in Sanditon. See the premiere Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, on MASTERPIECE on PBS.