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Chapter 2

After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan.

After disappointment at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match and devotes herself to more serious pursuits. But Mary’s resolve is tested when Mr Bennet's distant cousin Mr Collins visits Longbourn with a surprising proposal. Mary contemplates a decision that could save her family from ruin – but is she really willing to suppress her true feelings to secure her family’s future?

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29 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
Mary BennetElla Bruccoleri
Mrs BennetRuth Jones
Mr BennetRichard E Grant
Mrs GardinerIndira Varma
Mr GardinerRichard Coyle
Mr CollinsRyan Sampson
Mrs HillLucy Briers
Miss Caroline BingleyTanya Reynolds
Jane BennetMaddie Close
Elizabeth BennetPoppy Gilbert
Lydia BennetGrace Hogg-Robinson
Kitty BennetMolly Wright
Charlotte LucasAnna Fenton-Garvey
Lady LucasClaire Cage
Sir William LucasSean Carlsen
Louisa BingleyLucinda Dryzek
Mr Charles BingleyAled Owens
Mr Fitzwilliam DarcyVictor Pilard
Executive ProducerKate Crowther
Executive ProducerJanice Hadlow
Executive ProducerBecca Kinder
Executive ProducerSarah Quintrell
Executive ProducerJane Tranter
WriterSarah Quintrell
ProducerJohn Pocock
DirectorJennifer Sheridan

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