
Miss Austen
Synopsis
Miss Austen 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, while creating in Cassandra a character as captivating as any Austen heroine.
Episodes

Episode 1
1830. A letter arrives at Chawton Cottage, where Cassandra Austen has lived alone for many years since the death of her sister Jane.
2025-02-02 · 52 min
Episode 2
After uncovering Mary Austen’s lies, Cassandra’s determination to keep Jane’s letters private is stronger than ever. Her mission is accompanied by a second – to secure a home for Isabella.
2025-02-09 · 53 min
Episode 3
At Kintbury, Cassandra’s fever is raging. In her delirium, she nearly lets slip that she is in possession of Jane’s letters, but manages – just – to keep Mary from finding them.
2025-02-16 · 53 min
Episode 4
Mr Dundas and his wife prepare to move into the Kintbury vicarage, and the urgent question of Isabella’s future continues to occupy Cassandra.
2025-02-23 · 52 minCast
Keeley HawesCassandra Austen
Rose LeslieIsabella Fowle
Patsy FerranJane Austen
Jessica HynesMary Austen
Mirren MackDinah
Phyllis LoganMrs. Austen
Kevin McNallyMr. Austen
Max IronsHenry Hobday
Alfred EnochMr. Lidderdale
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