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Synopsis:
Drama based on the life of Jane Austen, asking why the author of Pride and Prejudice never found a Mr Darcy of her own. Olivia Williams stars as the writer, who appears happy with her lot as she approaches her 40th birthday - until her niece Fanny asks for help in vetting potential husbands, forcing Jane to reflect on some of the choices she has made. Greta Scacchi and Adrian Edmondson also star
Cast:
Olivia Williams as Jane Austen, Greta Scacchi as Cassandra Austen, Imogen Poots as Fanny Knight, Imogen Poots as Fanny Austen, Hugh Bonneville as Rev Brook Bridges, Phyllida Law as Mrs Austen, Pip Torrens as Edward Austen-Knight, Adrian Edmondson as Henry Austen, Adrian Edmonson as Henry Austen, Jack Huston as Dr Charles Haden, Sylvie Herbert as Mme Bigeon, Tom Hiddleston as Mr John Plumptree, Tom Goodman Hill as Mr Lushington MP, Harry Gostelow as Rev Charles Pepillon, Sally Tatum as Anna Lefroy, Jason Watkins as Rev Clarke
Credits:
Gwyneth Hughes - Writer, Jeremy Lovering - Director, Anne Picevic - Producer
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