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While audiences in the United States are waiting impatiently Bennett’s other sisterWith the release of BritBox, the BBC can boast some impressive viewing figures.
The first episode of the BBC-BritBox adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s best-selling book captured the hearts of BBC viewers with a combined audience of 7.3 million people.
Since the show launched on March 15, the number has grown to 28 days Bennett’s other sister This is the biggest launch of a new drama in the UK across all platforms and streaming devices since May last year, with 4.1 million (56 per cent) of audiences watching through BBC iPlayer.
Playing the role of the often overlooked middle sister pride and prejudiceMary Bennet, titular star Ella Broccoleri Hollywood Reporter About fan reaction just last month. “It’s a story about the transformative power of kindness, really,” she said in the interview. “It’s about realizing that you’re worth more than just your looks. It’s about finding a family. I think it’s a very affirming watch.” The show is scheduled to premiere on BritBox on May 6.
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said the Beeb was “delighted” that the series had reached the hearts of the nation. “Marie, beautifully brought to life by Ella Broccolieri, appears to have been overlooked by her family, but the audience has embraced her with open arms. How glorious!”
Jane Tranter, CEO of production company Bad Wolf, added: “Bringing such a huge new audience into the world of Jane Austen on the BBC has been a joy, from start to finish. Sarah Quintrell, Jennifer Sheridan and Asim Abbasi loved Janice Haddow’s brilliant original story, and of course our fantastic cast led by the incomparable Ella Broccoleri.”
“Mary Bennett may have started this journey as a wallflower, but she is now, rightly, on everyone’s dance card. My huge thanks go to the BBC for giving us the opportunity to produce this piece, and to the entire Bad Wolf crew in Cardiff for their talent, commitment and support.”
