New images have been released for the upcoming Christmas special of the BBC series, "The Other Bennet Sister." The first season, inspired by Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," was largely filmed in Wales and garnered 6.5 million UK viewers within its first 28 days.
The finale of the initial series saw Mary Bennet, portrayed by Ella Bruccoleri, accept a marriage proposal from Tom Hayward, played by Donal Finn. Filming for the three-part Christmas special concluded at the end of August.
Details about the plot of the new episodes remain scarce, but the BBC has teased the narrative direction by asking, "With marriage comes a new identity and the question remains: who will Mary become as Mrs. Hayward?" The series focuses on Mary, the often overlooked middle Bennet sister, as she navigates the societal expectations and pressures of Regency England, where marriage was both a common aspiration and a necessity.
"The Other Bennet Sister" was primarily filmed in various locations across South Wales, including Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend county, the Gower peninsula, and Brecon in Powys. The Christmas special is being produced by Cardiff-based Bad Wolf, with filming also taking place predominantly in Wales over the summer.
Ruth Jones, known for her role in "Gavin & Stacey," reprises her part as Mrs. Bennet. Jones previously described the character as "often quite cruel" to her daughter.