'Women like Mary Bennet never sit at the heart of our dramas'
By Samuel Spencer
Published on March 13, 2026.
The cast and crew of The Other Bennet Sister, a TV drama based on the novel by Janice Hadlow, discuss why Mary Bennet, who is often overlooked in adaptations of the 1813 book, is a heroine for the modern age. The show explores the character of Mary, played by Ella Bruche, who navigates the Regency London society after the events of the book. The writer of the show, Sarah Quintoway, believes that in the current era of television, women like this character are often overlooked.
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