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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

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Credits

Role Contributor
Mary Bennet Ella Bruccoleri
Mrs Bennet Ruth Jones
Mr Bennet Richard E Grant
Mrs Gardiner Indira Varma
Mr Gardiner Richard Coyle
Mr Collins Ryan Sampson
Mrs Hill Lucy Briers
Miss Caroline Bingley Tanya Reynolds
Jane Bennet Maddie Close
Elizabeth Bennet Poppy Gilbert
Lydia Bennet Grace Hogg-Robinson
Kitty Bennet Molly Wright
Charlotte Lucas Anna Fenton-Garvey
Lady Lucas Claire Cage
Sir William Lucas Sean Carlsen
Louisa Bingley Lucinda Dryzek
Mr Charles Bingley Aled Owens
Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy Victor Pilard
Executive Producer Kate Crowther
Executive Producer Janice Hadlow
Executive Producer Becca Kinder
Executive Producer Sarah Quintrell
Executive Producer Jane Tranter
Writer Sarah Quintrell
Producer John Pocock
Director Jennifer Sheridan

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