Ella Broccoleri Lands Lead Role in BBC1's The Other Bennett Sister

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Ella Broccoleri, known for her portrayal of Sister Frances in the popular series Call the Midwife, has been cast as Mary Bennet in the upcoming BBC1 drama The Other Bennett Sister, a fresh spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This new adaptation, a 10-parter, takes Mary Bennet on a journey from her family home in Meryton to the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, in search of independence, romance, and self-love. The story explores what it means to come of age as the odd one out, an experience that the writer, Sarah Quintrell, identifies with from her own life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ella Broccoleri, known for her role as Sister Frances in Call the Midwife, has been cast as Mary Bennet in The Other Bennett Sister.
  • The 10-parter is a fresh spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, focusing on the overlooked middle sister, Mary Bennet.
  • The story follows Mary Bennet as she navigates from her family home in Meryton to the soirees of Regency London and the Lake District.
  • Writer Sarah Quintrell drew inspiration from her own life, identifying with Mary Bennet's experience as an awkward and anxious teenager.
  • The Other Bennett Sister is set to air next year, produced by Bad Wolf and broadcast on BBC1.

Statistics:

  • 10-parter: The length of The Other Bennett Sister, a fresh spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
  • 2022: The year in which Ella Broccoleri's character, Sister Frances, was suddenly written out of Call the Midwife.
  • 4 years: The duration of Ella Broccoleri's portrayal of Sister Frances in Call the Midwife (2019-2022).
  • 3 times: The number of times Ella Broccoleri has played a nun, including her roles in Call the Midwife and The Last Kingdom.

Sources:

  • By, Nicola Methven Call the Midwife favourite Ella Broccoleri has landed the lead role in BBC1's upcoming Jane Austen drama The Other Bennett Sister.
  • The Other Bennett Sister is a 10-parter to air next year from production company Bad Wolf.
  • Writer Sarah Quintrell says: "I'm thrilled to be telling the story of Mary -the other Bennet sister -exploring what it is to come of age when you're the odd one out."
  • BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt said: "The BBC's Pride and Prejudice will forever be a classic moment in television history, and it's incredibly exciting to return to Jane Austen's irresistible world and go even further than before -this time in the footsteps of The Other Bennet Sister , Mary."