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Miss Austen on BBC cast: Who stars alongside Keeley Hawes?
The question is at the heart of new BBC drama Miss Austen, which is based on Gill Hornby's novel of the same name, and follows the Austen sisters across two timelines — the first when Jane has passed away and Cassandra is forced to face her decision to destroy Jane's letters, and the second during the sisters' youth.
BBC viewers are ALL saying the same thing about Miss Austen starring Keeley Hawes
Miss Austen is a period drama with a difference, telling the real-life story of Jane Austen's lesser-known sister
Inside the life of Miss Austen star Keeley Hawes from career to husband
The four-part series is set in 1830, many years after the death of Jane Austen (Patsy Ferran) and follows her sister Cassandra Austen (played by Keeley Hawes) as she helps her niece Isabella Fowle (Rose Leslie) settle her father’s estate in the wake of his death.
Keeley Hawes on Miss Austen: 'I wanted a change from police dramas and stories of murdered women'
Hawes and Miss Austen author Gill Hornby spoke with Radio Times magazine about the new BBC period drama.
Keeley Hawes and Jessica Hynes on their lavish period drama Miss Austen
Here, Keeley Hawes and Jessica Hynes reveal what to expect from Miss Austen ….
Miss Austen viewers are calling Keeley Hawes period drama ‘absolute gold’
What did you miss? BBC viewers have been sharing their love for new Keeley Hawes period drama Miss Austen, calling it "absolute gold". The BBC One Sunday night series adapts Gill Hornby's book which explores the bond between Jane Austen and her elder sister Cassandra.
Miss Austen star Keeley Hawes is on this week's Radio Times cover
Our cover story this week is about Miss Austen - not the celebrated Jane, but her older sister, Cassandra. Any TV or film adaptation of one of Jane Austen's six novels will always attract a huge audience. However this BBC series is based on a book by Gill Hornby and is much more intriguing.
Keeley Hawes gives a classy performance in Miss Austen
Fans of the writer are sure to enjoy this gentle and charming period drama - but I'm not sure it'll spawn any new readers
Keeley Hawes is in one of the main roles for new BBC drama Miss Austen
Keeley Hawes is one of the main stars of the show. She is playing the role of Jane's sister Cassandra Austen. The actor shot to fame when she played Zoe Reynolds in the BBC series Spooks, and has gone on to star in Line of Duty and Bodyguard. She is married to fellow actor Matthew Macfadyen.
Keeley Hawes' new BBC drama isn't perfect, but it's got heart
The BBC's new period drama Miss Austen is careful and considerate in its storytelling.
‘Miss Austen’: What You Need to Know About The Upcoming Period Drama
Everything you need to know about the upcoming period drama, based on Gill Hornby’s novel ‘Miss Austen’, starring Keeley Hawes.
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‘Miss Austen’: Did Jane Austen’s Sister Burn the Author’s Letters Out of Cultural Vandalism or Love?
Keeley Hawes, who stars as Cassandra Austen in the BBC drama, and director Aisling Walsh chime in on the debate along with writer Andrea Gibb who calls the show “a feminist piece.” ...