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The Different Bennet Sister is returning to BritBox this Christmas. The streaming service has ordered a three-part Christmas particular.
Ella Bruccoleri stars within the sequence impressed by Janice Hadlow’s novel. BritBox shared the next in regards to the sequence:
“BritBox has introduced The Different Bennet Sister is returning for a three-part Christmas particular, produced by Unhealthy Wolf for BritBox North America and the BBC. Sarah Quintrell, who wrote 9 of the ten episodes of the sequence, is returning to write down all three episodes based mostly on storylines by creator Janice Hadlow. Asim Abbasi, who directed 5 episodes of the sequence, may even return to direct.
The particular, which can shoot primarily in Wales this summer season, will see the return of Ella Bruccoleri (Down Cemetery Street, Wicker) as Mary, with a bunch of different acquainted faces from the sequence set to return.
Primarily based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, The Different Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked center sister in Delight & Prejudice as she navigates the societal pressures of Regency England, the place marriage is each aspiration and necessity.
The Different Bennet Sister delivered record-breaking leads to the US and Canada, driving 5 occasions extra new subscribers to BritBox in its first 5 weeks than any earlier launch on the service. The sequence additionally helped BritBox obtain the strongest quarter of subscriber progress in its historical past. Since debuting, greater than 40% of energetic subscribers have watched the present on the platform. Overseas, it was the most important launch of a brand new drama throughout all platforms and streamers within the UK since Might 2025, with 7.3 million viewers watching in its first 28 days.”
Jess O’Riordan, Govt Producer and Commissioning Govt, BritBox mentioned the next in regards to the specials:
“We all know how a lot audiences have fallen in love with Mary Bennet, and we’re thrilled that her story isn’t over but. We’re so happy Mary’s story will proceed for 3 extra chapters and to welcome audiences again into the world of The Different Bennet Sister this vacation season.”
The premiere dates for the specials will probably be introduced later.
What do you suppose? Do you take pleasure in this BritBox sequence? Will you watch the specials this Christmas?