Miss Austen

I am a huge Austen fan. And I love this adaptation of Gill Hornby’s book. Keeley Hawes is so good (as is an exacting Jessica Hynes, though Rose Leslie is a bit wasted) and I’m all for Synnove Karlsen playing a young Keeley in everything. Her scenes with Patsy Ferran are so Austen-like, who wrote such keen observations of sisterly affection.

A special shout out for real-life couple playing Mr. and Mrs. Austen, even if they have almost nothing to do.

A delicious escape from today’s reality and just what I needed. Already on episode 3!