BBC's The Other Bennet Sister Wraps Christmas Special Filming
The BBC series The Other Bennet Sister, inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and based on Janice Hadlow's novel, has completed filming for a three-part Christmas special. The first season, primarily shot in Wales, garnered 7.3 million viewers in the UK within its initial four weeks and found success in the US and Canada through BritBox North America, alongside 250 million views on BBC's social media platforms. Ruth Jones portrays Mrs. Bennet, while Richard E. Grant plays Mr. Bennet, and Ella Bruccoleri takes on the role of Mary Bennet. Producer Edoardo Ferretti shared the news on Instagram on Monday, expressing excitement. The specials, filmed in various Welsh locations over the summer, will delve into life after Mary’s marriage to Tom Hayward (Donal Finn) and are set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One during the holiday season, as well as on BritBox in North America.
Key facts
- Filming wrapped for a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister.
- The first series attracted 7.3 million UK viewers in its first four weeks.
- The series is based on Janice Hadlow's novel and inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
- Ruth Jones plays Mrs Bennet, Richard E. Grant plays Mr Bennet, and Ella Bruccoleri plays Mary Bennet.
- Producer Edoardo Ferretti announced the wrap on Instagram on Monday.
- The specials are produced by Cardiff-based Bad Wolf and filmed in Wales.
- The Christmas special will explore life after Mary's wedding to Tom Hayward.
- The specials are expected to premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One during the festive period.
- In the US and Canada, the specials will be available on BritBox.
- The first series achieved 250 million media views across BBC social media accounts.
Entities
Artists
- Ruth Jones
- Richard E. Grant
- Ella Bruccoleri
- Donal Finn
- Jane Austen
- Janice Hadlow
- Edoardo Ferretti
- Jane Tranter
- Russell T. Davies
- Richard E Grant
- Lindsay Salt
Institutions
- BBC
- Bad Wolf
- BritBox North America
- BBC iPlayer
- BBC One
- BritBox
Locations
- Wales
- UK
- US
- Canada
- Cardiff
- Merthyr Mawr
- Bridgend
- Gower peninsula
- Swansea
- Brecon
- Powys
- United Kingdom