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Chapter 8
Episode 8 of 10
Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.
Mary joins the Gardiners in the Lake District, hoping for clarity and calm. She reconnects with Mr Hayward, and they bond over poetry and nature. But just as it seems as though they might finally declare their feelings for one another, Mr Ryder arrives to disrupt proceedings, with Caroline Bingley in tow. Once again, Mary’s hopes hang in the balance.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mary Bennet | Ella Bruccoleri |
| Mrs Gardiner | Indira Varma |
| Mr Ryder | Laurie Davidson |
| Mr Hayward | Donal Finn |
| Mr Gardiner | Richard Coyle |
| Louisa Hurst | Lucinda Dryzek |
| Ann Baxter | Varada Sethu |
| Miss Caroline Bingley | Tanya Reynolds |
| Mr Hurst | Fergus Craig |
| 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 | Asim Abbasi |
Broadcasts
- Next Sunday 20:30
- Sat 11 Apr 2026 03:25