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Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius
The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius Episodes
Series 1: Episode 3
In 1814, Austen, aged 38, has had three novels published, including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park. These works have earned her a modest income th ...
18-06-2025
BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 2
At 27, Jane Austen stands at a crossroads. Having rejected a marriage proposal that could secure her financial stability, she chooses to dedicate her life to writing. But as her ...
11-06-2025
BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 1
At 17, Jane Austen is living in the village of Steventon, Hampshire, surrounded by a large family. Her father, George, a clergyman on a modest income, has a library of over 500 ...
04-06-2025
BBC 2