Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones to star in new BBC series
Jones will play Mrs Bennet in an adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel The Other Bennet Sister for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
She will be joined in the series by the likes of Richard E. Grant (Saltburn, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Loki), Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luther, The Night Manager) and Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife, Bridgerton).
Filming for the 10-part series is already underway in Wales.
What is The Other Bennet Sister about?
The Other Bennet Sister is an adaptation of the Janice Hadlow novel and explores and expands on the world of Pride and Prejudice through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet.
The Gardiners (played by Varma and Richard Coyle) take Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) under their wing as governess to their three children - Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp).
This new role introduces her to an exciting new social world that includes the likes of Mr Hayward (Dónal Finn), Mr Ryder (Laurie Davidson) and Ann Baxter (Varada Sethu).
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The Other Bennet Sister cast
The cast for The Other Bennet Sister includes:
Mrs Bennet - Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey)
Mr Bennet - Richard E. Grant (Saltburn, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Loki)
Mary Bennet - Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife, Bridgerton)
Mrs Gardniner - Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luther, The Night Manager)
Mr Gardiner - Richard Coyle (Heads of State, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)
Mr Hayward - Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time, SAS Rogue Heroes)
Mr Ryder - Laurie Davidson (A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, The Girlfriend)
Ann Baxter - Varada Sethu (Doctor Who, Andor)
John Sparrow - Aaron Gill (Smothered, Piglets)
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