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Filming concludes on holiday special for BBC drama 'The Other Bennet Sister'

Production has wrapped on a three-part festive extension of the period drama following the first season's strong viewership.

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 17:19 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Production has concluded on a three-part Christmas special for the BBC drama 'The Other Bennet Sister', which filmed over the summer largely in Wales.
  • The 30-minute installments will air during the holiday season on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, and on BritBox in the United States and Canada.
  • The upcoming episodes will focus on the aftermath of Mary Bennet and Tom Hayward's marriage following the events of the initial 10-episode series.

Key facts

  • Producer Edoardo Ferretti announced via social media that filming for the three-part holiday special has concluded.[BBC News]
  • The production by Cardiff-based company Bad Wolf was filmed primarily across Wales during the summer.[BBC News]
  • The first 10-episode series drew 7.3 million viewers in the UK across its first four weeks and gained an international audience through BritBox in North America.[BBC News]
  • The specials are scheduled to air during the festive period on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, as well as on BritBox in the US and Canada.[BBC News]
  • The cast features Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, Donal Finn as Tom Hayward, Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet, and Richard E. Grant as Mr Bennet.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Exact broadcast and streaming premiere dates during the festive season have not yet been announced.[BBC News]

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