Into The Austenverse

A Droplet of an Episode

Whilst DC is in Japan, Lisa pops in to say hello.  This is not the ACTUAL bonus episode, they will be doing the talk they gave at the JASA Conference - A Guide To Love through Marianne Dashwood and Henry Tilney in coming days.  But in the meantime, Lisa points to some lovely correspondence that they have had, including some wonderful Austen adjacent creativity. Olivia Beaumont's song Lost In Austen [https://open.spotify.com/track/2nBdOecNKyhryIpJDRSdwt?si=nBLhc4xATfSQb8Mkdt5GCA&nd=1&dlsi=c1bebc60739f446b] Penny Ashton's Promises and Promiscuity is touring Australia now. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SANDITON - Episode 2 - Floppy on the Toppy or The Pineapple Express

David and Lisa Campbell recap Sanditon Season 1, Episode 2 starting with historical context about pineapples as Regency status symbols. They discuss key plot beats: Charlotte swims hatless, Sidney broods, and a cringe-inducing church sermon by the reverend signals a tone shift away from strict “Austen world.” Edward and Esther’s relationship is revealed as step-siblings, while Clara’s leverage threatens their scheme. Lady Denham stages a pineapple luncheon for Miss Lambe (Georgiana), but the event turns ugly with racist remarks about Georgiana’s mother, prompting Georgiana to flee before Charlotte helps her and they bond. Lady Denham then threatens to withdraw funding from Tom Parker’s Sanditon project. The hosts also note Sidney is Georgiana’s ward, debate Sidney’s efforts to attract investors, and highlight Arthur as the episode’s hero for cutting open the rotten pineapple and supporting Georgiana. Instagram @in2theaustenverse [https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/]  Tiktok @in2theaustenverse [https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse] and on YouTube @intotheaustenverse [https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse] Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com [info@intotheaustenverse.com] - we would love to hear from you! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bonus Episode - Interview with Sarah Quintrell, Screenwriter of The Other Bennet Sister

DC and Lisa introduce an interview with writer of The Other Bennet Sister, Sarah Quintrell.  They  discuss the show’s enthusiastic reception, including its US launch and high Rotten Tomatoes scores. Quintrell explains why Mary Bennet’s story resonates now, focusing on nuanced female and young female experiences, and recounts her own introduction to Jane Austen. She describes discovering the manuscript through producer Jane Tranter while working at Bad Wolf, her concern about being pushed to sensationalize the story, and the creative decision to shift from hour-long episodes to ten half-hour installments. She discusses bringing in Maddie Dye to write episode four, creating the character Anne Baxter to support Mary’s journey, portraying complex mother figures, and casting choices including Ella Bruccoleri as Mary, Donal Finn as Heywood, Lucy Briers as Hill, and Tanya Reynolds’ Caroline Bingley. Quintrell notes conversations about potential future stories while avoiding “cheating” the audience. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sanditon - Episode 1 - Kris with a K

David and Lisa Campbell celebrate Mother’s Day, discuss gifts, and begin an episode-by-episode series on Sanditon. They outline the novel’s history—Austen’s unfinished 1817 work (originally titled The Brothers), twelve chapters published in 1925—and compare its focus and structure to the ITV adaptation developed by Andrew Davies. They recap Sanditon episode one: the Parkers’ pitch for a new seaside resort, Lady Denham as chief investor, the arrival of Sidney Parker (Theo James), hints of inheritance scheming, and a sexual incident involving Sir Edward and Clara. They discuss the show’s modern, decadent look, sea-bathing machines, fast editing, character tropes, and the introduction of Miss Lambe, a wealthy woman of color written by Austen. They close by teasing an upcoming interview with Sarah Quintrell, writer of The Other Bennet Sister. Instagram @in2theaustenverse [https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/]  Tiktok @in2theaustenverse [https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse] and on YouTube @intotheaustenverse [https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse] Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com [info@intotheaustenverse.com] - we would love to hear from you! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bonus Episode - More Chats with Ella Bruccoleri

A quick update on the Austenverse with two of the new entrants joining forces at fashion's Night of Nights, then on to America's first impressions of TOBS before we get the further interview that David did with Ella Bruccoleri for his TV show, Today Extra. Find out more about us at Instagram @in2theaustenverse [https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/], Tiktok @in2theaustenverse [https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse] and on YouTube @intotheaustenverse [https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse] Or write to us at info@intotheaustenverse.com [info@intotheaustenverse.com]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.