7.3m Viewers: The Other Bennet Sister Wraps Christmas Special
The three-part special, produced by Cardiff-based Bad Wolf, will explore life after the wedding bells fade for Mary Bennet in Regency England
Filming has wrapped for a three-part Christmas special of the BBC TV show The Other Bennet Sister, which is based on Janice Hadlow's novel and follows the character Mary Bennet as she navigates Regency England. The first series of the show attracted 7.3 million UK viewers in its first four weeks, exceeding the producers' most optimistic expectations.
The show features a strong cast, including Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet and Richard E. Grant as her husband, Mr Bennet. The Christmas special will consist of three 30-minute episodes and has been produced by Cardiff-based Bad Wolf.
The first series was primarily filmed in south Wales, including locations such as Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend and the Gower peninsula. The Christmas special was also filmed in Wales over the summer.
## What's Next The Christmas special will explore what happens after the wedding bells fade and real life begins for Mary Bennet. Fans of the show have expressed their excitement on social media, with many commenting on the show's TV producer Edoardo Ferretti's post announcing the wrap of filming.
## Why it Matters The success of The Other Bennet Sister is a significant boost to the UK television industry, with the show attracting a large audience and receiving positive feedback from fans. The show's production also highlights the importance of Wales as a filming location, with the first series and Christmas special both being filmed in the country.
The audience response to the series has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the show's warm and cosy portrayal of life in Regency England. With the Christmas special set to air soon, fans will be eagerly awaiting the next installment of the show.
