The 10-part series, which is titled The Other Elliot Sister, will shine a spotlight on the eldest and overlooked daughter from Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion, Elisabeth Elliot.
The news follows the success of the BBC's The Other Bennet Sister, which was released earlier in 2026 and reimagined Jane Austen’s 1813 classic, Pride and Prejudice, in the same vein, putting the frequently sidelined middle sibling, Mary Bennet, at the heart of her own story.
The series proved to be a huge hit for the BBC, becoming the biggest new drama across all platforms and streamers in the UK since 2025, with 6.5 million viewers watching in its first 28 days. A second season has also already been commissioned.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added: "We're thrilled to be returning to Jane Austen's world once more with The Other Elliot Sister. The audience instantly fell in love with Mary Bennet and we're sure they will do the same with Elizabeth Elliot. It promises to be yet another captivating, heartfelt adaptation from Sarah Quintrell."
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2026, she said of The Other Bennet Sister: "I think that was a really good example of yes, it's a period drama, yes, it was an ensemble, but the half that show was Mary, and it could have always been called Mary Bennett. I just think people loved her so much, and Ella was incredible in that lead role.
She then added: "But then we are looking to do more in that world. So Janice Hadlow's upcoming book, The Other Elliot sister... a clue, figure out the Austen fans out there in terms of what book that will be based on! But I think we found a really fun brand there where we've refreshed period drama for BBC."
The Other Elliot Sister will be coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
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