This news will come as no surprise if you’ve already watched The Other Bennet Sister and, like us, absolutely loved it!
The BBC’s adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel is now officially the biggest launch of a new drama in the UK across all platforms and streamers since May 2025.
More than 7 million viewers watched the show’s first episode within 28 days of its launch last month.
“We’re delighted that The Other Bennet Sister has been taken into the nation’s hearts,” commented the BBC’s Director of BBC Drama, Lindsay Salt.
“It seems Mary, brought beautifully to life by Ella Brucolleri, may have been overlooked by her own family, but she has been embraced with open arms by the audience,” she added. “How glorious is that!”
The Other Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet – the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice.
The 10-part series sees Mary embark on a very different path to her sisters as she leaves Longbourn behind and travels to London to live with her aunt and uncle, beginning a journey of self-discovery, stepping out of the shadows and into her own story.
The Other Bennet Sister premieres in the US and Canada on BritBox next month on Wednesday 6th May.
“Bringing such a significant new audience to the world of Jane Austen on the BBC has been, from start to finish, a joy,” said executive producer Jane Tranter.
“Mary Bennet may have begun this journey as a wallflower, but she is now, quite rightfully, on everyone’s dance card. Hugest thanks to the BBC for giving us the chance to make this piece, and to the whole Bad Wolf crew in Cardiff for their talent, commitment, and support.”
We’re really hoping that the show’s huge success means more period drama commissions from the BBC in the near future.
