The historical drama based on Janice Hadlow’s novel focuses on Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice
The Other Bennet Sister, a drama inspired by Jane Austen’s timeless Pride and Prejudice, has finally been brought to life.
Based on the popular novel of the same name by author Janice Hadlow, The Other Bennet Sister turns the spotlight onto Mary Bennet, the seemingly unremarkable middle sister in Pride and Prejudice.
Its official synopsis playfully notes that “whilst we dream of being Lizzy, in reality most of us are more like Mary”.
As BBC enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the premiere of this long-awaited historical drama, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the release of The Other Bennet Sister.
When does The Other Bennet Sister start?
The Other Bennet Sister will be available to watch from 8pm on Sunday, March 15, on BBC One, reports the Mirror.
Adding to the excitement, the BBC will be broadcasting a double bill with two half-hour episodes airing consecutively.
How many episodes are there in The Other Bennet Sister?
The Other Bennet Sister comprises 10 episodes in total, with the drama returning every Sunday at 8pm for a double bill.
This means that the final two episodes will air on Sunday, April 12, provided there are no changes to the schedule.
If you can’t wait this long to see how the story unfolds, there is another option.
At 6am on Sunday, March 15, the first five episodes were released on BBC iPlayer, allowing viewers to tune in earlier than expected.
However, episodes six to 10 won’t be available to watch on BBC iPlayer until their release on Sunday, March 29.
What’s The Other Bennet Sister about?
As mentioned earlier, The Other Bennet Sister is a television adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel, which centres on Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Set in early 19th Century Regency England, the official synopsis reveals: “The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose, finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way.
“Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love, and reinvention.”
