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‘The Other Bennet Sister’: Mary Settles Into Married Life in New Images From Upcoming Christmas Special (EXCLUSIVE)
New images offer a first look at the Christmas special of *The Other Bennet Sister*, which follows Mary as she adjusts to married life with Tom Hayward. The three-part continuation matters to the series’ growing audience, after its first season became a major streaming success in the UK.
Filming has wrapped in Wales, with Ella Bruccoleri and Dónal Finn returning alongside much of the original cast. The special begins after Mary and Tom’s wedding, as an unexpected visitor from her past seeks her help; Sarah Quintrell has written all three episodes, and Asim Abbasi returns to direct. The first season drew 6.5 million viewers in its first 28 days, while its opening episode has since reached 9.5 million. No release date has been announced; it will be available on BBC platforms in the UK and BritBox in the US and Canada.
In short
- Mary faces married life as Mrs Hayward.
- A visitor from her past needs her help.
- The three-part special has no release date yet.
Explained simply
The Other Bennet Sister is a television series centred on Mary Bennet, a character from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Austen’s novel focuses mainly on Mary’s sister Elizabeth and her relationships; the series gives Mary’s life and point of view more attention.
In the continuation, Mary is married to Tom Hayward, and the story explores her adjustment to married life. Ella Bruccoleri plays Mary and Dónal Finn plays Tom. The series is made for BBC audiences in the UK and is also distributed by BritBox in the US and Canada.
The show’s first season attracted a large UK audience, helping build interest in further episodes. Its continuation matters to viewers following this new take on Austen’s characters, as well as to broadcasters bringing British drama to audiences at home and abroad.
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