BritBox Reveals First Look At 'The Other Bennet Sister' Christmas Special
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β’Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:20:19 +0000
π° What Happened
BritBox has shared a first look at a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister. It stars Ella Bruccoleri and Donal Finn. Filming wrapped recently in Wales.
The special continues the story of Mary Bennet after the first ten episodes. In episode ten, Mary agreed to marry Tom Hayward. The special asks who Mary will become as his wife.
π The Backstory
The show is based on a novel by Janice Hadlow. It follows Mary, the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice who is often ignored. It is set in Regency England, where marriage was a big pressure on women.
The series has been a huge hit for BritBox in North America. It brought five times more new subscribers than any earlier launch. Almost half of active subscribers watched it in its first 90 days.
π― Why It Matters
Big streaming hits show the lasting pull of classic books. They also give viewers a fresh take on a story they think they know.
BritBox has shared a first look at a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister. It stars Ella Bruccoleri and Donal Finn. Filming wrapped recently in Wales.
The special continues the story of Mary Bennet after the first ten episodes. In episode ten, Mary agreed to marry Tom Hayward. The special asks who Mary will become as his wife.
The show is based on a novel by Janice Hadlow. It follows Mary, the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice who is often ignored. It is set in Regency England, where marriage was a big pressure on women.
The series has been a huge hit for BritBox in North America. It brought five times more new subscribers than any earlier launch. Almost half of active subscribers watched it in its first 90 days.
Big streaming hits show the lasting pull of classic books. They also give viewers a fresh take on a story they think they know.