Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

BBC iPlayer Ended Drama • History

1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered May 26, 2025 · Ended May 26, 2025

The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel. Famous faces celebrate her remarkable life and beloved stories that still resonate today.

Where to Watch: BBC iPlayer

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, May 26 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
At 17, Jane Austen is growing up in a small English village. She starts to write stories, culminating in Pride and Prejudice.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, May 26 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
After the loss of her father throws the family into turmoil, Jane publishes two successful novels, Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, May 26 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
Determined to secure her financial future, Austen dives back into her writing, embarking on her most ambitious work yet—Emma.

Cast

Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson as Narrator

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