Fans of the writer are sure to enjoy this gentle and charming period drama - but I'm not sure it'll spawn any new readers ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, and our obsession with the beloved author shows no sign of waning, especially in the world of TV. This year will see the BBC air The ...

Married for over 20 years, it's hard to imagine a time when Keeley Hawes and Matthew McFayden weren't a beloved power couple. The duo, who first met on the set of Spooks in 2002, are proud ...

BBC viewers have been sharing their love for new Keeley Hawes period drama Miss Austen, calling it "absolute gold". The BBC One Sunday night series adapts Gill Hornby's book which explores the bond ...

The BBC's new period drama Miss Austen is careful and considerate in its storytelling.

The first instalment of the BBC series aired on February 2 and stars Keeley Hawes as Cassandra, as well as Game of Throne star Rose Leslie as Isabella Fowle. Exploring the sisterly bond between ...

Keeley Hawes: "I was sent the script for the first episode the summer before last – I wasn’t familiar with Gill’s book – started reading and couldn’t stop. And didn’t stop. And went ...