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Audience Embraces Overlooked Bennet Sister
22 Apr
Summary
- New drama adaptation achieved 7.3 million consolidated viewers in the UK.
- It stands as the biggest drama launch on UK platforms since May last year.
- Over 4.1 million viewers tuned in via BBC iPlayer for the debut.
The BBC-BritBox adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel, The Other Bennet Sister, has achieved remarkable success in the United Kingdom. The initial episode garnered a consolidated audience of 7.3 million viewers, making it the most significant launch for a new drama on UK platforms and streamers since May of the prior year. A substantial 4.1 million viewers, representing 56 percent of the total, accessed the show through BBC iPlayer.
Ella Bruccoleri, who portrays Mary Bennet, described the series as a story about kindness, self-worth beyond appearance, and found family, finding it to be an affirming watch. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, expressed delight at the series' reception, noting Mary's embrace by the audience. Jane Tranter, CEO of production company Bad Wolf, praised the collaborative effort and the team's commitment in bringing the story to a new audience.
