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culture19 days ago•18 min saved

BBC Unveils First Look at The Other Bennet Sister Christmas Special

BBC releases a first look at The Other Bennet Sister Christmas Special, a three-part 30-minute series that continues Mary Bennet’s story. With Ella Bruccoleri returning as Mary and a returning cast alongside new additions, the show is produced by Bad Wolf for BBC and BritBox North America, filmed in Wales, and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and on BritBox in the US/Canada. Scripted by Sarah Quintrell from Janice Hadlow’s novel and directed by Asim Abbasi, the special follows the series’ previous success, which drew millions of UK viewers and substantial social-media engagement.

via BBC|

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television20 days ago•16 min saved

BritBox Teases Mary Bennet’s Christmas Comeback in The Other Bennet Sister

BritBox released a first look at The Other Bennet Sister, a three-part Christmas special following Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri) and her husband Tom Hayward (Dónal Finn) after the events of the main series. Produced by Bad Wolf for BBC and BritBox North America, the project is written by Sarah Quintrell from Janice Hadlow’s novel and directed by Asim Abbasi, with production wrapped in Wales. The special expands Mary’s Regency-era story as she navigates marriage, and BritBox reports strong early performance aiding subscriber growth.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 months ago•24 min saved

Mary Bennet’s Growth Spurs Talk of The Other Bennet Sister Season 2

In a Variety interview, Ella Bruccoleri explains how she shaped Mary Bennet’s coming‑of‑age arc in The Other Bennet Sister—her nervous tics, glasses motif, and evolving relationship with Tom Hayward—while exploring a possible future for Mary beyond the finale. She notes the series’ move from BBC to BritBox in the U.S. with a three‑part Christmas special announced, and she’s cautiously open to a Season 2, imagining Mary and Tom building a progressive life in London. Bruccoleri also shares behind‑the‑scenes moments from filming, including key boat and lake scenes and the dynamic with Ryder, illustrating how Mary’s journey from wallflower to self‑assured governess unfolds on screen.

via Variety|

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culture3 months ago•17 min saved

Mary Bennet’s festive comeback in The Other Bennet Sister’s three-part Christmas special

Mary Bennet returns in a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister, with Sarah Quintrell writing all three episodes from storylines by Janice Hadlow; Asim Abbasi also returns to direct. Filming will largely take place in Wales, and the show will air UK-wide on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, while BritBox North America will carry it in the US and Canada. The original series drew 7.3 million viewers in its first 28 days and sparked a major social-media campaign.

via BBC|

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tv3 months ago•17 min saved

Mary Bennet Returns for a Three-Part Christmas Tale on BritBox and BBC

The Other Bennet Sister returns with a three-episode Christmas special to stream on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada and on BBC platforms in the U.K. The three-part story, written by Sarah Quintrell from Janice Hadlow’s ideas and directed by Asim Abbasi, is produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox and the BBC. Filming takes place in Wales, with Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, continuing the Regency-era story after the original series’ success.

via Variety|

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entertainment5 months ago•20 min saved

Mary Bennet Finds Her Voice in BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister

THR’s Angie Han reviews BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister, a Jane Austen spin-off centered on Mary Bennet’s coming-of-age journey from overlooked sister to an independent governess in London. The series is praised for its grounded tone, empathetic lead performance by Ella Bruccoleri, brisk pacing, and a fresh take on Austen’s world, even as it features a few missteps like melodramatic costumes and fan-service moments. Debuts May 6 on BritBox.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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