MASTERPIECE on PBS has announced that Miss Austen will return for a second season, with development underway in collaboration with Bonnie Productions. The new season will draw largely from Gill Hornby’s latest novel, The Elopement, continuing the series’ exploration of the Austen family and the life of Jane Austen’s sister, Cassandra. The renewal follows the…
It’s a good week for Jane Austen fans, as two new projects have been announced this week. After the news that BBC is creating a ten-part drama series based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel The Other Bennet Girl, Variety now claims that Dolly Alderton is writing a Pride and Prejudice Series for Netflix. This new Pride…
Jane Austen lovers rejoice! The BBC has announced the commission of The Other Bennet Sister, a ten-part drama series adapted from Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Produced by Cardiff-based indie studio Bad Wolf, known for hits such as His Dark Materials and Industry, the series will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC…
In 2009, the BBC aired a four-part mini-series of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Emma. The BBC adaptation of Emma stars Romola Garai as Emma Woodhouse and Jonny Lee Miller as Mr. Knightley. The Emma television drama was written by Sandy Welch, who also wrote the acclaimed adaptations of Jane Eyre and North & South. The…
The film locations of the 2020 movie adaptation of Emma feature dream-house-styled mansions and idyllic landscapes.
Jane Austen’s writing is filled with humor. Whether she’s describing social gatherings, family quarreling, or the latest gossip, there’s always a playful tone to her writings, making you feel like you’re her confidant. The heroines in Jane Austen’s novels often come with witty remarks, and throughout the book, you will find funny one-liners from our…
From the finest country house in Devon to a cozy cottage that is now a holiday rental. The Sense and Sensibility film locations transport you to Jane Austen times.
The Pride and Prejudice film locations transport you to grand stately homes and the landscapes of the Peak District.