Cassandra Austen's Role Explored in New Drama Miss Austen

The BBC is set to commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a four-part drama series titled 'Miss Austen,' premiering on February 2. The series, based on Gill Hornby's novel, focuses on Cassandra Austen, who destroyed many of Jane's letters after her death, raising questions about her motives. The drama unfolds in two timelines, exploring the close bond between the sisters, with Keeley Hawes portraying Cassandra and Patsy Ferran as Jane. The series will air at 9:05 PM and will be available in its entirety from 6 AM that day. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about Jane's mysterious death at age 41, with theories ranging from Addison's disease to Lupus, supported by recent analyses of her letters. Fans are eager to gain insight into Jane's final days and the legacy left behind by both sisters.