Miss Austen

A new suitor shows interest in Cassandra, but she may not feel quite the same-- despite teasing from her siblings to the contrary.

Through her feverish delirium, Cassandra guards Jane's letters from Mary Austen. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she relives the dramatic events of her youth. Once better, Cassandra takes drastic action to secure Isabella’s future.

"The first ingredient to forming a character is often your first exposure to the costume." The cast describe the magic of the costumes they don in the series.

The yearning, the missed opportunities, the hope for the future... Hear from the Miss Austen cast as they discuss the series' heartwarming (and heartbreaking) romances.

Isabella runs into Mr. Lidderdale while out, who offers his condolences for her father and inquires about her wellbeing.

Cassandra’s determination to keep Jane’s letters private is joined by a second objective: securing a home for Isabella. After a trip to town, Cassandra falls ill, and the past comes crashing in with her recollections of the difficult years.

The critics are raving all about Miss Austen! Don't miss the all-new series which TV Insider said "Jane...would almost certainly approve."

"The women in this piece are what is the heart of it." Hear from the cast about the women of the series, and their bonds of sisterhood and friendship.

Cassandra dives into an old letter from Jane to Eliza and finds herself swept up in memories of their younger years.

An all-new series 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. Miss Austen, based on the novel by Gill Hornby, premieres on Sunday, May 4 at 9/8c.

Miss Austen, based on Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel, explores a beautiful bond between sisters that transcends their precious, limited time together. Get an inside look at the series now, and don't miss the premiere on Sunday, May 4th at 9/8c.

"We are not most sisters." To protect her beloved sister Jane's memory, Cassandra Austen makes a decision that will have consequences for centuries to come. Don't miss this fascinating, witty, and heartbreaking story of sisterly love starring Keeley Hawes, premiering on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9/8c.

Nothing can break the bond of sisterhood. Tune in for the premiere of the touching tale of Miss Austen, premiering Sunday, May 4 at 9/8c.