Miss Austen takes a literary mystery – Cassandra Austen notoriously burning her famous sister Jane’s letters – and reimagines it as a fascinating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, while creating in Cassandra a character as captivating as any Austen heroine.
Cast: Keeley Hawes, Rose Leslie, Patsy Ferran
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Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Episode 11830. A letter arrives at Chawton Cottage, where Cassandra Austen has lived alone for many years since the death of her sister Jane.TV-PGCC52minFeb 2, 2025
2. Episode 2After uncovering Mary Austen’s lies, Cassandra’s determination to keep Jane’s letters private is stronger than ever. Her mission is accompanied by a second – to secure a home for Isabella.TV-PGCC53minFeb 9, 2025
3. Episode 3At Kintbury, Cassandra’s fever is raging. In her delirium, she nearly lets slip that she is in possession of Jane’s letters, but manages – just – to keep Mary from finding them.TV-PGCC53minFeb 16, 2025
4. Episode 4Mr Dundas and his wife prepare to move into the Kintbury vicarage, and the urgent question of Isabella’s future continues to occupy Cassandra.TV-PGCC52minFeb 23, 2025
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Miss Austen takes a literary mystery – Cassandra Austen notoriously burning her famous sister Jane’s letters – and reimagines it as a fascinating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, while creating in Cassandra a character as captivating as any Austen heroine.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Christine Langan, Susanne Simpson, Polly Williams, Keeley Hawes
- Studio
- Bonnie Productions, Masterpiece, BBC
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
