Summary
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in a new BBC comedy series called "The Other Bennet Sister," inspired by Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." The show focuses on Mary Bennet, the middle daughter of the Bennet family, as she searches for her identity. The series will premiere on BBC One and iPlayer on March 15, 2026.
Key Facts
- Ruth Jones plays Mrs Bennet, and Richard E Grant plays Mr Bennet in the series.
- The show is based on Janice Hadlow's novel "The Other Bennet Sister."
- The series explores Mary's character, showing a new side of the Bennet family.
- Filming took place in Wales, including locations like St Fagans Folk Museum.
- Ruth Jones described the role as "one of the happiest jobs" she's ever done.
- Jones aims to portray Mrs Bennet differently from how she's traditionally seen.
- The series is a mix of comedy and drama, with references to "Pride and Prejudice."
- The series will be released on March 15, 2026, on BBC One and iPlayer.
