The Other Bennet Sister has finally arrived and Jane Austen fans can’t wait to watch
The Other Bennet Sister, inspired by Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice, has finally arrived on screen.
Adapted from Janice Hadlow’s bestselling novel of the same title, The Other Bennet Sister places Mary Bennet centre stage – the often-overlooked middle sister from Pride and Prejudice.
Its official synopsis playfully observes that “whilst we dream of being Lizzy, in reality most of us are more like Mary..”
As BBC viewers prepare for this highly anticipated period drama’s debut, here’s everything you need to know before The Other Bennet Sister launches.
The Other Bennet Sister start time
The Other Bennet Sister will be available to watch on Sunday, March 15, from 8pm on BBC One.
Even better news is that the BBC will broadcast a double bill, with the half-hour episodes shown consecutively, reports the Mirror.
The Other Bennet Sister episode count
The Other Bennet Sister comprises 10 episodes altogether, with the drama returning each Sunday at 8pm for a double bill.
This means the concluding two episodes will air on Sunday, April 12, provided there are no scheduling changes.
For those unwilling to wait that long to discover how events unfold, there is another option.
At 6am on Sunday, March 15, the opening five episodes were made available on BBC iPlayer, allowing audiences to watch ahead of schedule.
However, episodes six through 10 won’t be accessible on BBC iPlayer until their broadcast on Sunday, March 29.
What’s The Other Bennet Sister about?
As previously noted, The Other Bennet Sister is a television adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel, centring on Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Set in Regency England during the early 19th Century, the official synopsis hints: “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.”