The Other Bennet Sister
2026 To Be Determined BBC iPlayer ★ 6.8/10
The Other Bennet Sister is a fresh spin around the ballroom for one of Jane Austen's most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The series takes as its premise that - when it comes to the Bennet sisters - while we dream of being Lizzy, in reality most us are more like Mary... Unlike her sisters, Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer… overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands. The Other Bennet Sister gives Mary Bennet the epic love story nobody predicted for her, taking her from her family home in Meryton to the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District - all in search of independence, romance and, most elusive of all, self-love and acceptance.
In short
The Other Bennet Sister (premiered 15 March 2026). Status: To Be Determined. Platform: BBC iPlayer. 10 episodes, 1 × Season. ★ 6.8/10.
Seasons (1 · 10 episodes)
10
Cast
Ella Bruccoleri
Mary Bennet
Indira Varma
Mrs Gardiner
Ruth Jones
Mrs Bennet
Richard Coyle
Mr Gardiner
Laurie Davidson
Mr Ryder
Dónal Finn
Mr Hayward
Tanya Reynolds
Miss Caroline Bingley
Maddie Close
Jane Bennet / Bingley
Poppy Gilbert
Elizabeth Bennet / Darcy
Grace Hogg-Robinson
Lydia Bennet / Wickham
Molly Wright
Kitty Bennet / Buncock
Varada Sethu
Ann Baxter
Lucy Briers
Mrs. Hill
Richard E. Grant
Mr Bennet
Ryan Sampson
Mr Collins
FAQ
When does “The Other Bennet Sister” premiere?
“The Other Bennet Sister” premiered on 15 March 2026. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “The Other Bennet Sister”?
“The Other Bennet Sister” is associated with BBC iPlayer. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 1 of “The Other Bennet Sister”?
Season 1 of “The Other Bennet Sister” has 10 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “The Other Bennet Sister” get another season?
“The Other Bennet Sister” status is “To Be Determined”. If production is ongoing, Seans will show new episode dates in the release calendar. Tracking the show in your library (free, no account) makes it easy to stay up to date.
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