BritBox today announced that The Other Bennet Sister will return with a three-part Christmas special. Sarah Quintrell, who wrote nine of the ten episodes of the series, will write all three episodes based on storylines by author Janice Hadlow. Asim Abbasi, who directed five episodes of the series, will also return to direct.
The special will begin filming in Wales this summer and will see the return of Ella Bruccoleri (Down Cemetery Road, Wicker) as Mary, with other faces from the series set to return (to be announced). Based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, The Other Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride & Prejudice as she navigates the societal pressures of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity.
“We always hoped audiences would fall in love with Mary Bennet’s story, but the response to The Other Bennet Sister has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations. These Christmas specials give us the chance to spend a little more time with characters audiences have taken to their hearts, and to explore what happens after the wedding bells fade and real life begins. Returning to the world of Mary Bennet with our brilliant partners at the BBC and BritBox feels like the perfect way to celebrate the success of the series and give viewers a treat this Christmas,” said Jane Tranter, Executive Producer and CEO of Bad Wolf.
“We know how much audiences have fallen in love with Mary Bennet, and we’re thrilled that her story isn’t over yet. We are so pleased Mary’s story will continue for three more chapters and to welcome audiences back into the world of The Other Bennet Sister this holiday season,” added Jess O’Riordan, Executive Producer and Commissioning Executive, BritBox.
The Other Bennet Sister had impressive results in the US and Canada, with five times more new subscribers to BritBox in its first five weeks than any other launch on the service. It was also the biggest launch of a new drama series in the UK since May 2025, with 7.3 million viewers watching in its first 28 days.
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