Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

57min

Documentary

Drama

An immersive look at how a young woman from a small village in 18th-century England became one of the UK's best-loved novelists.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

59min

26th May 2025

At 17, Jane Austen is growing up in a small English village. She starts to write stories, culminating in Pride and Prejudice.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

59min

26th May 2025

After the loss of her father throwing the family into turmoil, Jane publishes Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

57min

26th May 2025

Determined to secure her financial future, Austen dives back into her writing, embarking on her most ambitious work yet—Emma.

First air date

26th May 2025

Last air date

26th May 2025

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks