Masterpiece PBS, alongside Bonnie Productions, is developing the second season of Miss Austen, based on Gill Hornby's latest novel, The Elopement, which further delves into the family life of Jane and Cassandra Austen. Casting and other details will be announced in the future.
The four episodes are being written by Andrea Gibb (Swallows and Amazons, Elizabeth Is Missing). Christine Langan (The Queen), executive producer for Bonnie Productions, and Masterpiece head of scripted content and executive producer Susanne Simpson, have returned for this next installment, as has Polly Williams, executive producer for Federation Stories.
"Fueled by another wonderful Gill Hornby novel, the journey of Miss Austen continues, going deeper into the intimate life of the Austen family," said Langan. "Love, loss and laughter mingle irresistibly in this fresh take on Jane Austen's world brought to life by a dazzling array of characters both familiar and brand new."
Simpson added: "After the success of Miss Austen, I am thrilled to be working again with the incredible author Gill Hornby, and the impressive team of Andrea Gibb and Christine Langan, who created the first series that was such a moving experience and a joy to watch. I am pleased to be able to announce the return of the series just as we are about to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth."