Into The Austenverse

Hosts David and Lisa Campbell preview upcoming The Other Bennet Sister content (including more Ella Bruccoleri) and then discuss the 2007 film The Jane Austen Book Club, based on Karen Joy Fowler’s bestselling novel, questioning whether it belongs in the “Austenverse.” From dog funerals to separating eggs, this film has it all... maybe a little too much. What do you think? What about DC's hot take regarding the student being a figment of Prudie (Emily Blunt)'s imagination? Are you Team Grigg? Let us know what you think:

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DC and Lisa reflect on their busy week, the strong response to their interview with Ella Bruccoleri (Mary from The Other Bennet Sister) and announce a bonus Ella interview recorded for Today Extra that will drop next week.
Austen News - WHOOSH - they discuss the long awaited Clueless TV series
In “Correspondence Corner,” they discuss topics that have arisen from listeners' emails.
They announce a quick shift from Mary-focused content to reviewing the film The Jane Austen Book Club for Monday’s episode!
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DC and Lisa interview the INCREDIBLE Ella Bruccoleri, The Other Bennet Sister’s Mary Bennet. Prior to the interview, they discuss why the adaptation feels like “canon,” praising its care, its connection to the 1995 Pride and Prejudice (including Lucy Briers). They explain how the interview came about via Instagram after director Jennifer Sheridan shared the podcast with Ella. In the interview, Ella describes preparing for Austen as a latecomer, filming out of sequence, using visual/wardrobe “hacks” like loosening corsets, chemistry tests with co-stars, on-set laughter and outtakes, playing Mary’s self-love journey, eating vegan tofu scotch eggs on set, and how the role has transformed her life as the lead.
TOBS.
TOBS.
TOBS.
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The hosts catch up after a busy week of parenting and work, thank listeners for tuning into their recent episodes covering “The Other Bennett Sister” (TOBS), and celebrate the show’s 7.3 million viewers, calling it the BBC’s biggest new drama in over a year with more growth expected via streaming and catch-up. They note TOBS is about to launch in the US and mention a publicity tour there.
But the big news is....
They reveal they have just finished an interview with Ella Bruccoleri, who plays Mary Bennett, and announce it will be released on Monday!!! They also share upcoming plans, including being invited to present at the Jane Austen Society of Australia conference in Sydney on May 15, with the possibility of recording their talk for a bonus episode.
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OR Carry On, Scafell.
DC and Lisa recap the final episodes of The Other Bennet Sister. This week has got it all - wallpaper, awkwardness, proposals, glasses and charm. They talk about the themes, the performances, the importance, the significance and the MVPs. DC does some questionable accents. Lisa cries because she finds things beautiful.
Our hosts are going to be bereft without this series!


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