Miss Austen with Sarah Rose Kearns and Prerna Ramachandra

We're joined today by Sarah Rose Kearns and Prerna Ramachandra, the creators of the short film Manydown to discuss the PBS miniseries Miss Austen, based on the novel by Gill Hornby. Plus, an exciting announcement!

Topics discussed include the similarities between the choices artists had to make in Austen's time and now, the themes of mental illness in the show, the real love story being about sisters, Jane's family supporting her writing, and the nods to Austen's novels throughout the show.

To support Rose and Prerna's film Manydown, check out their Kickstarter! You have until August 15th to donate. You can also follow them on their Substack. Follow Prerna on Instagram at @prerna.ramachandra and follow Rose's theatre company at @theholytheatre. And, keep an eye out for Rose's new play, The Austens!

Cast and Crew of Miss Austen

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, The Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery Series, A Gossip's Story, A Lively Mind, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, The White Queen, She Played and Sang, Samwise Gamgee, Benedict Cumberbatch

Next Episode: Austenland

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