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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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Keeley HawesCassandra Austen
Rose LeslieIsabella Fowle
Patsy FerranJane Austen
Jessica HynesMary Austen
Mirren MackDinah
Phyllis LoganMrs. Austen
Kevin McNallyMr. Austen
Max IronsHenry Hobday
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Bonnie ProductionsUnited Kingdom
MasterpieceUnited States
BBCUnited Kingdom
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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.
Directed by Aisling WalshWritten by Andrea GibbGuest stars Emily Hindle, Thomas Coombes, Vivien Battley, Patrick Knowles
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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.
Directed by Aisling Walsh
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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.
Directed by Aisling WalshWritten by Andrea GibbGuest stars Simon Hepworth, Vivien Battley, Patrick Knowles, Ellie McKay, Tom Glenister
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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.
Directed by Aisling WalshWritten by Andrea GibbGuest stars Simon Hepworth, Emily Hindle, Thomas Coombes, Vivien Battley, Patrick Knowles, Ellie McKay, Tom Glenister, Hubert Burton
Where to watch Miss AustenEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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