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Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer, overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer, overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands.
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Episode 1
Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked. She hopes to finally win her family’s approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly.
Directed by Jennifer SheridanWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Tanya Reynolds, Lucinda Dryzek, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Anna Fenton-Garvey
Episode 2
After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan.
Directed by Jennifer SheridanWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Tanya Reynolds, Lucinda Dryzek, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Indira Varma
Episode 3
After a family tragedy, Mary and her mother are left facing an uncertain future – until Mary receives an unexpected offer from her aunt and uncle.
Directed by Jennifer SheridanWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Dónal Finn
Episode 4
As Mary is finding her footing in London, she overhears something which knocks her confidence. Mary’s connection with Mr Hayward is complicated by his engagement to Mary’s friend Ann.
Directed by Jennifer SheridanWritten by Maddie DaiGuest stars Ruth Jones, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Dónal Finn, Varada Sethu, Laurie Davidson, Róisín Bhalla, Reggie Absolom
Episode 5
Mary begins to flourish in London society, but a run-in with an old rival and troubling news from home threaten her growing confidence and force her to face up to the past.
Directed by Jennifer SheridanWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Tanya Reynolds, Lucinda Dryzek, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Dónal Finn, Varada Sethu, Laurie Davidson, Fergus Craig
Episode 6
Mary rushes to Pemberley, where she is swept back into her family’s orbit. It feels as if Mary is right back where she started – until a visit from Mr Ryder shakes things up.
Directed by Asim AbbasiWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Lucinda Dryzek, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Laurie Davidson, Anna Fenton-Garvey
Episode 7
Mary weighs up an offer from Mr Ryder. Under pressure from her mother, Mary must decide what she truly wants and if she has the courage to disappoint her family one more time.
Directed by Asim AbbasiWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Maddie Close, Poppy Gilbert, Molly Wright, Grace Hogg-Robinson, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Laurie Davidson
Episode 8
Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.
Directed by Asim AbbasiWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Tanya Reynolds, Lucinda Dryzek, Indira Varma, Dónal Finn, Varada Sethu, Laurie Davidson, Fergus Craig, Richard E. Grant
Episode 9
During a group hike up Scafell Pike, Mary prepares to speak her heart, but a fateful miscommunication and a sudden storm threaten to throw everything off course.
Directed by Asim AbbasiWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Tanya Reynolds, Lucinda Dryzek, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Dónal Finn, Laurie Davidson, Fergus Craig, Robert Cawsey
Episode 10
Mary receives a surprising offer and faces renewed pressure from her mother to find a match. With Mr Hayward absent from London, she must decide what happiness looks like for her.
Directed by Asim AbbasiWritten by Sarah QuintrellGuest stars Ruth Jones, Tanya Reynolds, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle, Dónal Finn, Varada Sethu, Laurie Davidson, Lucy Briers
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Ella BruccoleriMary Bennet
Ruth JonesMrs. Bennett
Tanya ReynoldsCaroline Bingley
Lucinda DryzekLouisa Hurst / Louisa Bingley
Maddie CloseJane Bingley / Jane Bennet
Poppy GilbertElizabeth Darcy / Elizabeth Bennet
Molly WrightKitty Buncock / Kitty Bennet
Grace Hogg-RobinsonLydia Wickham / Lydia Bennet
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
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