Archive · 13 Jun 2025
‘Miss Austen Returns’ TV Series and More Films in Development
Imagine a TV show about the life of Jane Austen, the author of famous books.
There's a follow-up show called "Miss Austen Returns" coming soon!
It continues the story, based on a book about Jane's family.
The new show will feature the same actress from the first series, telling stories from around 1820.
Plus, there are more movies in development, including a film about a broadcaster and his wife.
A producer named Christine Langan, who used to run big film companies, is making these shows, and she says it's tough to make movies and TV shows right now, but she still loves being creative!
Bonnie Productions is developing "Miss Austen Returns," a follow-up to the "Miss Austen" period drama.
The new series is based on Gill Hornby's novel "The Elopement," focusing on the Austen family in the 1820s.
Keeley Hawes is set to return in "Miss Austen Returns", alongside the writer Andrea Gibb.
Bonnie Productions has several upcoming projects including an adaptation of Jonathan Coe's "The Proof Of My Innocence" and a film about broadcaster John Suchet and his wife Nula.
Christine Langan, the founder of Bonnie Productions, emphasizes the challenges of the independent film and TV industry.
- Who
- Bonnie Productions, founded by Christine Langan, is behind the projects.
- What
- "Miss Austen Returns", and other film projects are in development.
- When
- Production is underway for "Miss Austen Returns".
- Where
- The projects are in development in the UK.
- Why
- To bring stories based on novels and real life events to audiences.
Industry Challenges
Creative Focus
Funding Concerns
Industry Challenges
Independent producers face tough funding challenges in the industry.
Creative Focus
Calls for tax credits and levies on streamers to support British production
- Production Company
- Bonnie Productions
- Project Title
- "Miss Austen Returns"
- Based on
- Gill Hornby's novel "The Elopement"
- Star
- Keeley Hawes
- Writer
- Andrea Gibb