The Other Bennet Sister: Ruth Jones on portraying 'iconic' Mrs Bennet

Ruth Jones reveals how working with Gwyneth Paltrow in Emma put her off Jane Austen – until The Other Bennet Sister

New BBC period drama The Other Bennet Sister may be based on a recent novel by Janice Hadlow, but that itself follows a character from classic literature – Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice.The 10-part series follows the "overlooked" character of Mary Bennet, played by Call the Midwife's Ella Bruccoleri, while other characters from the novel are also featured, including Mary's mother Mrs Bennet, who is played by Ruth Jones.The Gavin & Stacey star …

The Other Bennet Sister: Ruth Jones on portraying 'iconic' Mrs Bennet

Ruth Jones says she is "stepping into very big shoes" as she stars in a Jane Austen inspired BBC drama.

Ella Bruccoleri, Ruth Jones and Richard E. Grant discuss The Other Bennet Sister, coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer - Cinerama Film

Based on the bestselling novel by Janice Hadlow, The Other Bennet Sister introduces us to Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri), 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, most of us are, in reality, more like Mary. The Other Bennet Sister also stars Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Dónal Finn, and Lau…

Ruth Jones says Austen fans "won't be disappointed" ahead of The Other Bennet Sister release

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