In Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the beloved character Mr Darcy believes that 'extensive reading' makes ...

A fascinating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, Miss Austen is coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One ...

There are some authors who have seen their works turned into films many times over. Well, they haven’t “seen” it necessarily, because they tend to be dead. William Shakespeare never got ...

Based on Jane Austen's Lady Susan, Kate Beckinsale stars as the Lady Susan Vernon character in this swoon-worthy love story. After deciding to go live with her in-laws, Susan decides the best way ...

The Jane Austen Festival (September 12–21), plus a nautical Persuasion ball (May), a seaside Sanditon ball (June) and a ...

Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) sets out to protect her sister’s (and her own) past, lest her private correspondence and intimate ...

as well as tours of her Chawton home - which was made a permanent exhibition in October - delving into her passion for books. Meanwhile across the pond the Jane Austen Society of North America ...