Miss Austen – BBC decide up the novel adaptation

The four-part drama stars Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen, sister of Jane. 

The BBC has introduced that it has acquired Miss Austen, a four-part drama primarily based on Gill Hornby’s best-selling and far cherished novel. The story takes a literary thriller and spins it into an enchanting, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love.

The difference of Miss Austen is lead by Keeley Hawes (Orphan Black: Echoes), with Rose Leslie (Vigil), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origin) and Jessica Hynes (There She Goes) additionally within the forged.

Right here’s the premise of Miss Austen:

The drama begins in 1830, some time after Jane has died. Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) races to see her younger pal Isabella (Rose Leslie) who’s about to lose her dwelling following her father’s loss of life. Cassandra is ostensibly there to assist her pal, however her actual motive is to discover a stash of personal letters which, within the incorrect arms, may destroy Jane’s fame.

L-R: Rose Leslie, Keeley Hawes, Mirren Mack and Jessica Hynes. (Picture: Robert Viglasky)

On discovering them, Cassandra is overwhelmed as she is transported again to her youth. In flashback, we meet Younger Cassy and Jane (Patsy Ferran) as they navigate the infatuations, household feuds and dashed hopes which formed their lives and laid the foundations for Jane’s unforgettable tales.

Cassandra’s re-evaluation of her previous finally leads her to understand how blind she has been to the true reason behind Isabella’s heartache and misery. Discovering a option to information Isabella in direction of true happiness, Cassandra is lastly in a position to perceive and rejoice the sacrifices she selected to make for her good sister, Jane.

The broader ensemble for Miss Austen contains Patsy Ferran, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, Max Irons, Alfred Enoch, Calam Lynch and Liv Hill.

The drama, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Aisling Walsh, began filming final month within the UK. The producer is Stella Merz (Renegade Nell).

Miss Austen is a co-production of Bonnie Productions and MASTERPIECE, in affiliation with the BBC and Federation Tales.

Miss Austen – BBC decide up the novel adaptation

The four-part drama stars Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen, sister of Jane. 

The BBC has introduced that it has acquired Miss Austen, a four-part drama primarily based on Gill Hornby’s best-selling and far cherished novel. The story takes a literary thriller and spins it into an enchanting, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love.

The difference of Miss Austen is lead by Keeley Hawes (Orphan Black: Echoes), with Rose Leslie (Vigil), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origin) and Jessica Hynes (There She Goes) additionally within the forged.

Right here’s the premise of Miss Austen:

The drama begins in 1830, some time after Jane has died. Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) races to see her younger pal Isabella (Rose Leslie) who’s about to lose her dwelling following her father’s loss of life. Cassandra is ostensibly there to assist her pal, however her actual motive is to discover a stash of personal letters which, within the incorrect arms, may destroy Jane’s fame.

L-R: Rose Leslie, Keeley Hawes, Mirren Mack and Jessica Hynes. (Picture: Robert Viglasky)

On discovering them, Cassandra is overwhelmed as she is transported again to her youth. In flashback, we meet Younger Cassy and Jane (Patsy Ferran) as they navigate the infatuations, household feuds and dashed hopes which formed their lives and laid the foundations for Jane’s unforgettable tales.

Cassandra’s re-evaluation of her previous finally leads her to understand how blind she has been to the true reason behind Isabella’s heartache and misery. Discovering a option to information Isabella in direction of true happiness, Cassandra is lastly in a position to perceive and rejoice the sacrifices she selected to make for her good sister, Jane.

The broader ensemble for Miss Austen contains Patsy Ferran, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, Max Irons, Alfred Enoch, Calam Lynch and Liv Hill.

The drama, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Aisling Walsh, began filming final month within the UK. The producer is Stella Merz (Renegade Nell).

Miss Austen is a co-production of Bonnie Productions and MASTERPIECE, in affiliation with the BBC and Federation Tales.