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Miss Austen

Pivoting between earlier and later years of Cassandra’s life, the series centres around the literary mystery – Cassandra notoriously burning her famous sister Jane’s letters, and reimagines it as a fascinating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, while creating in Cassandra a character as captivating as any Austen heroine.

Season 1 Episode Guide

4 Episodes 2025

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Sun, May 4, 2025 53 mins

1830. A letter arrives at Chawton Cottage, where Cassandra Austen has lived alone for many years since the death of her sister Jane. The letter is from Kintbury, once the home of Jane and Cassandra's dearest friend Eliza. Cassandra, now in her fifties, travels back to the village of her youthful memories to tend the deathbed of Eliza's husband, the Rev Fulwar Fowle. Once there, and despite a cool reception from sister-in-law Mary, she soon forms a strong bond with Eliza's daughter, Isabella.

Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Sun, May 11, 2025 53 mins

Cassandra protects Jane Austen's letters after discovering Mary's deception. She helps Isabella find housing after her father's death. Reading Jane's letters stirs memories of their shared past and a potential rivalry over Henry Hobday.

Episode 3

Episode #1.3

Sun, May 18, 2025 53 mins

Feverish Cassandra guards Jane's letters from Mary at Kintbury. Through delirium, she recalls a summer in Sidmouth where Mr. Hobday's courtship forces her to make a difficult choice.

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Episode 4

Episode #1.4

Sun, May 18, 2025 53 mins

Cassandra discovers Isabella's past with Lidderdale while the Dundases move to Kintbury. Dinah acts rashly. Letters reveal Jane's declining health and writing struggles, while young Cassandra sacrifices all to support her sister.

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