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Quote of the Day by Legendary English novelist Jane Austen: “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to… – Inspiring lessons on romance, commitment, transformation by the writer known for her six major novels and insights of human relationships

Quote of the Day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen’s quote, “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment,” explores the nature of emotional intensity and romantic imagination. The quote suggests that feelings can develop quickly when influenced by attraction,…

The Economic Times

Industry’s Faustian pact, a Welsh detective drama, and the return of Bridgerton – what to watch, read and listen to this week

I don’t think my new year’s resolution – to take a lunch break every day – would much impress the cast of Industry. In the BBC show’s fourth series, the idea that work might pause politely at midday feels almost quaint, like a relic of a slower moral universe.

The Conversation

How much can we really know about Jane Austen? Experts answer your questions

Jane Austen’s Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since the author’s birth. In each episode, we investigate a different aspect of Austen’s personality by interrogating one of her novels with leading researchers. Along the way, we visit locations important to Austen to uncover a particular…

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Introducing Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation

Most of us think we know something about Jane Austen. As I began research for Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation marking 250 years since her birth – I certainly believed I did.

The Conversation

Dame Emma Thompson to star in Sense And Sensibility sequel on Audible

The London-born actress starred in the 1995 film adaptation and won an Oscar for writing the screenplay.

Evening Standard

8 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (May 2-4)

'Another Simple Favor,' 'The Four Seasons' and 'Drop' lead our weekend watch list

Tom’s Guide

Artwork of Jane Austen’s older sister to go on show in house where siblings lived

Exhibition of rarely seen paintings by Cassandra Austen is part of events marking 250th anniversary of author’s birth

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Miss Austen: the TV show about the Georgian writer’s life embraces her love of fiction

At the heart of the BBC’s new series Miss Austen is a fictional Cassandra Austen (played by Keeley Hawes). Reviews have stressed that the real life Cassandra’s destruction of her sister Jane Austen’s letters has been considered one of the greatest acts of literary vandalism in history. These letters would…

The Conversation

Bridget Jones author says Jane Austen’s voice still so strong writers ‘steal it’

Helen Fielding is among famous faces taking part in a BBC documentary about Jane Austen as the British novelist’s 250th birthday is marked this year.

Evening Standard

Miss Austin viewers are ALL saying the same thing about the BBC show, with some calling the Keeley Hawes drama 'perfection'

Miss Austin fans are unanimous in their approval

WhatToWatch

Miss Austen: Why did Cassandra burn Jane's letters?

Cassandra burning her sister, Jane Austen's letters, has been avidly discussed among historians and is now dramatised in a BBC series

Woman & Home

Miss Austen ending explained: What happens to Cassandra?

Miss Austen episode 4 recap

WhatToWatch

Miss Austen episode 3 recap: Cassy and Jane reflect on their prospects

A recap of Miss Austen episode 3.

WhatToWatch

BBC viewers are ALL saying the same thing about Miss Austen starring Keeley Hawes

Miss Austen is a period drama with a difference, telling the real-life story of Jane Austen's lesser-known sister

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Miss Austen episode 2 recap: romance beckons for young Cassy

A recap of Miss Austen episode 2

The Guardian - UK

Miss Austen review – Keeley Hawes is magnificent in this absolute treat of a period drama

Arguably the greatest act of literary vandalism in history becomes masterly TV, as we see Cassandra Austen destroy thousands of her sister Jane’s letters following her death – out of love

The Independent UK

In Miss Austen, Jane is sadly two-dimensional – so unlike her heroines

3/5 There’s much to admire in this series about Jane and her sister Cassandra, who inexplicably burned many of the writer’s letters, but it cannot quite nail the great author’s piercing satire

WhatToWatch

Miss Austen episode 1 recap: doomed love

A recap of Miss Austen episode 1

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Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Miss Austen' online from anywhere – stream Jane Austen historical drama

The Jane Austen multiverse finds yet another way to obsess about the nineteenth century novelist. Here's how to watch "Miss Austen" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

The Independent UK

What drove Jane Austen's sister to become one of literature’s most notorious vandals

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: A new BBC drama explores one of the most vexing acts of sabotage in literary history: the decision by Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra to burn nearly all the writer’s letters after her death. Keeley Hawes and the cast, as well as the series director, talk to Katie…

The Guardian - UK

Once more unto the breeches: the 20 best Jane Austen TV dramas – ranked!

Colin Firth in a wet shirt! Elizabeth Bennet as a YouTuber! As the BBC marks the author’s 250th anniversary with four-parter Miss Austen, we pick her finest television outings

WhatToWatch

Keeley Hawes and Jessica Hynes on their lavish period drama Miss Austen

An interview with Keeley Hawes and Jessica Hynes about Miss Austen.

TechRadar

How to watch Miss Austen online – stream Keeley Hawes period drama free

Meet the other Austen sister in this lavish new period drama. Here's how to watch Miss Austen online anywhere.

Evening Standard

Miss Austen: who's in the cast of the Jane Austen BBC series?

The series, which explores the life of the young Jane and sister Cassandra, is stuffed with big names

The Guardian - UK

‘I was playing grannies at 38’: Keeley Hawes on fame, frocks and feminism

From battling sexist casting to hobnobbing with Hollywood megacelebs, the Bodyguard star’s had a stellar career. She talks about ripping up the rulebook, her new Jane Austen drama – and what she loves about Jeremy Clarkson

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