Ruth Jones joins Saltburn and Game of Thrones stars in new BBC series
Ruth Jones joins Saltburn and Game of Thrones stars in new BBC series
The BBC confirmed the new series is being produced by Welsh production company Bad Wolf and is also being shot in Wales
Ruth Jones will star as Mrs Bennet in the series adaptation of The Other Bennet Sister
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Gavin & Stacey star and co-creator Ruth Jones is starring in a brand new BBC series alongside Saltburn star Richard E. Grant and Game of Thrones actress Indira Varma.
The BBC confirmed that the stellar cast would be starring in new TV drama The Other Bennet Sister, which is an adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel.
The new show is being produced by Welsh production company Bad Wolf and is also being shot in Wales.
On Tuesday, June 17, the BBC confirmed that filming had commenced in Wales on the 10-part series.
They also confirmed that Ruth Jones and Richard E. Grant would be starring as Mr and Mrs Bennet while Indira Varma and Heads of State star Richard Coyle would play Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary's worldly aunt and uncle. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
Also starring in the series are Laurie Davidson, who recently starred in ITV's A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, and Dónal Finn, who will star as Mr Ryder and Mr Hayward respectively.
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Previously it was announced that Ella Bruccoleri, who has starred in BBC's Call the Midwife and Netflix's popular period drama Bridgerton, would play Mary Bennet.
Jane Austen fans will be glad to know the series will also introduce the rest of the Bennet sisters – Jane, Lizzie, Kitty, and Lydia – as well as other notable Austen characters from the Pride and Prejudice world Caroline Bingley and Mr Collins.
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The synopsis of the series reads: "The Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children – Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp) – introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Mr Hayward, Mr Ryder, and Ann Baxter.
"This adaptation explores and expands the world of Pride and Prejudice through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet."
The director of BBC Drama, Lindsay Salt, confirmed the series would be aired in 2026 and available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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