The Other Elliot Sister follows the success of stand-out drama The Other Bennet Sister

The 10-part series will tell the story of Elizabeth Elliot, the overlooked eldest daughter from Jane Austen’s Persuasion.

What do we know about The Other Elliot Sister

The BBC press release has a useful summary:

Persuasion was the final novel completed by author Jane Austen – published six months after her death. The story focuses on Anne Elliot, whose family moves to Bath to reduce their debt by renting their estate to an admiral and his wife. The Other Elliot Sister will build on the approach established by The Other Bennet Sister, placing Elizabeth Elliot, a character confined to the margins, at the heart of her own story.

Jane Tranter, CEO Bad Wolf, who are making the show, says:

“Elizabeth Elliot is an intriguing figure at the edges of Persuasion — someone we know just enough about to wonder what might be going on beneath the surface… We’re delighted to be returning to the world of Jane Austen with the BBC and BritBox, and to bring another overlooked character to the centre of her own story.

Don’t forget, this Christmas sees a 3 x 30 special for The Other Bennet Sister. This new show is being adapted by Sarah Quintrell (The Other Bennet Sister) from author Janice Hadlow’s forthcoming novel of the same name. The series is slated to start production in 2027. We look forward to bringing new of casting as production commences.