According to Variety, the BBC's 'The Other Bennet Sister' has become a surprise hit on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing massive audiences in the UK and on streaming service BritBox in America. The show's star, Ella Bruccoleri, recently opened up about how playing a Jane Austen character has completely changed her relationship with the author's work. Bruccoleri explained that stepping into Austen's world made her realize the writer was actually on her side—a discovery that transformed what could have been a daunting creative challenge into something she now genuinely embraces. The show's success speaks to Austen's timeless appeal in television drama.

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