Series synopsis
The Other Bennet Sister is a British drama comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on March 15, 2026. It was created by Janice Hadlow. It stars Ella Bruccoleri, Ruth Jones, Dónal Finn and Varada Sethu.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet
- Ruth Jones as Mrs. Bennet
- Dónal Finn as Mr. Hayward
- Varada Sethu as Ann Baxter
- Richard Coyle as Mr. Gardiner
- Indira Varma as Mrs. Gardiner
- Laurie Davidson as Mr. Ryder
- Maddie Close as Jane Bennet
Supporting cast
- Grace Hogg-Robinson as Lydia Bennet
- Poppy Gilbert as Lizzy Bennet
- Molly Wright as Kitty Bennet
- Lucinda Dryzek as Louisa Bingley
- Tanya Reynolds as Caroline Bingley
- Lucy Briers as Mrs. Hill
- Ryan Sampson as Mr. Collins
- Anna Fenton-Garvey as Charlotte Lucas
- Seán Carlsen as Sir William Lucas
- Aaron Gill as John Sparrow
- Aled Owen as Mr. Charles Bingley
- Victor Pilard as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
Guest cast
- Richard E. Grant as Mr. Bennet
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 15, 2026 | March 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1 Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked. She hopes to finally win her family’s approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly. |
March 15, 2026 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2 After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan. |
March 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3 After a family tragedy, Mary and her mother are left facing an uncertain future – until Mary receives an unexpected offer from her aunt and uncle. |
March 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 15, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |