The Other Bennet Sister (2026)

About This Series

The Other Bennet Sister is a drama and comedy series created by Janice Hadlow. Its leading cast includes Ella Bruccoleri, Indira Varma and Ruth Jones. It premiered on March 15, 2026 on BBC One. TMDB lists 1 season and 10 episodes so far and is listed as a returning series.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

• Official Teaser (opens YouTube)

Cast

• Ella Bruccoleri Mary Bennet 10 episodes
• Indira Varma Mrs. Gardiner 8 episodes
• Ruth Jones Mrs. Bennett 7 episodes
• Richard Coyle Mr. Gardiner 7 episodes
• Laurie Davidson Mr. Ryder 7 episodes
• Tanya Reynolds Caroline Bingley 6 episodes
• Lucinda Dryzek Louisa Hurst / Louisa Bingley 6 episodes
• Dónal Finn Mr. Hayward 6 episodes
• Maddie Close Jane Bingley / Jane Bennet 5 episodes
• Poppy Gilbert Elizabeth Darcy / Elizabeth Bennet 5 episodes
• Molly Wright Kitty Buncock / Kitty Bennet 5 episodes
• Grace Hogg-Robinson Lydia Wickham / Lydia Bennet 5 episodes
• Varada Sethu Ann Baxter 5 episodes
• Anna Fenton-Garvey Charlotte Collins / Charlotte Lucas 5 episodes
• Lucy Briers Mrs. Hill 4 episodes
• Fergus Craig Mr. Hurst 4 episodes
• V Victor Pilard Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy 4 episodes
• Ryan Sampson Mr. Collins 4 episodes

Seasons

• Series 12026 · 10 episodes
• Specials3 episodes