Overview

• The series will be based on Janice Hadlow's novel 'The Other Bennet Sister' and is being produced by Bad Wolf, known for 'His Dark Materials.'
• Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell will adapt the story, marking her first solo drama series commission for television.
• Mary Bennet, characterized as awkward and anxious, will seek independence and romance in Regency London and the Lake District.
• The BBC has yet to announce a release date or casting details for the series.
• The original 'Pride and Prejudice' adaptations, including the 1995 series and 2005 film, remain beloved by period drama enthusiasts.