THE OTHER BENNET SISTER BECOMES BIGGEST DRAMA LAUNCH SINCE MAY 2025

Since the show launched on 15 March, the 28-day figure makes The Other Bennet Sister the biggest launch of a new drama in the UK across all platforms and streamers since May 2025, with 4.1m (56%) of the audience viewing through BBC iPlayer.

Based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, the new drama produced by Bad Wolf and written by Sarah Quintrell with Maddie Dai, follows Mary Bennet - the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice.  

Viewers have delighted in watching Mary embark on a very different path to her sisters as she left Longbourn behind and travelled to London to live with her aunt and uncle. It was there Mary begun a journey of self-discovery, stepping out of the shadows and into her own story.

Speaking of its success, Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says: “We’re delighted that The Other Bennet Sister has been taken into the nation’s hearts. 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. How glorious is that!”

Jane Tranter, CEO, Bad Wolf, adds: "Bringing such a significant new audience to the world of Jane Austen on the BBC has been, from start to finish, a joy. Janice Haddow’s brilliant original story was loved into life by Sarah Quintrell, Jennifer Sheridan and Asim Abbasi and of course our brilliant cast led by the incomparable Ella Bruccoleri.

“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." 

The Other Bennet Sister is available now on BBC One.