Escape into Period Pieces

• Miss Austen

  In today's episode Stephanie looks at MISS AUSTEN which aired on PBS in May. The 4 episode mini-series is based on Gill Hornby's novel, "Miss Austen," which follows Cassandra Austen (Jane Austen's sister) in 1840 as she searches for the letters Jane wrote to her friends and family. In history, Cassandra Austen is known for burning the majority of Jane's correspondence and it has been a mystery why ever since. Hornby creates a narrative that answers why she did this, and gets audiences to learn and appreciate Cassandra in the process. Watch it now on PBS Passport, Amazon Prime Video, or by buying the DVD.Time Stamps:Historical Context 15:12Jane Austen "Biopics" 27:49 Miss Austen Book vs Show 46:20Closing 58:48References:Miss Austen mini-series (2025)"Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby Graphic Novel Biography--The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas and illustrated by Isabel GreenbergMasterpiece Studio PodcastWhat the Austen? (Podcast)Jane Austen Investigates by Julia GoldingMiss Austen Investigates by Jessica BullJane Austen Mysteries by Stephanie Barron Becoming Jane (2007)Miss Austen Regrets (2007)Chawton House Instagram: @janeaustenshouseLucy Worsley's novel: Jane Austen at Home JASNA article: https://jasna.org/austen/screen/other/becoming-jane-sorting-fact-from-fiction/Instagram: @perioddramastyleSwoonworthy podcast Jo Baker's novel Longbourn PersuasionDiscover Britain article: https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/how-accurate-is-miss-austen/#:~:text=Miss%20Austen%20spoilers%20ahead.,fever%20and%20died%20in%201797."The Elopement" by Gill HornbyThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowOther Bennet Sister News: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-other-bennet-sister-cast-premiere-date-trailer-book/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and to those who submitted their thoughts!Please consider subscribing!Next time: Turn Washington Spies with Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical SocietySupport PBS by contacting your local representatives at protectmypublicmedia.orgCheck out your local library!Virtual Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Submit your thoughts by July 1st!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] NEW Merch is available by visiting Spreadshirt.com. Search Escape into Period Pieces. Till next time!

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• Mansfield Park (1999) w/ Brian Hicks

  Welcome back to the podcast Brian Hicks as he joins Stephanie in discussing the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park starring Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Embeth Davidtz, and Harold Pinter. This film differs a lot from the novel, and is controversial among Jane Austen purists. Just like, Persuasion (2022) Stephanie and Brian discuss it all and this time might tolerate it more... Listen to their thoughts on another Austen adaptation as well as comparisons to the past Jane Austen films covered on the podcast. Mansfield Park 1999 is available for purchase and free on YouTube! Thanks for always sticking through all the Zoom glitchesReferences:Mansfield Park (the novel)Mansfield Park 1999 (and behind the scenes featurette)The rest of Jane Austen's novels The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia GrayNote: Henry Tilney is a clergyman Easy AElementary (CBS) Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price Jane EyreEmma Thompson not Eleanor ThompsonPride & Prejudice (2005)Persuasion (2022)Jane Austen The BBC Radio Drama CollectionMansfield Park (2007)Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole NovoaCheck out their last episodes: Emma (2020) & Persuasion (2022) from season 1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and please subscribe!Next time Stephanie will be discussing the "Miss Austen" mini-series. Send in your thoughts on Instagram or by sending an email:Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Remember to support your local library and PBS station.https://protectmypublicmedia.org/For merch: Visit Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces!Till next time :)

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• Mid-Year Thoughts-2025 Edition

  Reminiscent to the Summer Highlights and End of Year Wrap Up (2024) episodes from season 1 of the podcast as well as the 'Mid-year Freak Out Tag' on Booktube, listen to Stephanie's highlights of the year so far. She breaks them down into categories like: Best Surprise of the Year, What Made You Cry, Longest Deep Dive, Best Sequels, Best of the Year (so far) and Anticipated Watches; just to name a few. Check out some of what Stephanie references below! The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)--Sam Clafin The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)Support and donate to your local PBS station: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (debuting nationwide 5/30!) Austenland The Buccaneers (Apple TV)Lessons in ChemistryLewis Pullman & The Thunderbolts*The Lady's Companion on NetflixThe Empress on Netflix Miss Austen (PBS Masterpiece)Miss Austen by Gill Hornby Masterpiece Studio PodcastWhat the Austen Podcast Becoming Jane (2007)Miss Austen Regrets (2007)Persuasion by Jane Austen Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light (PBS Masterpiece) The White Queen, White Princess, The Spanish Princess (STARZ)Lucy Worsley Investigates: "Bloody Mary" episode PBS Passport Miss ScarletAll Creatures Great and SmallGladiator IIThe Miracle Club (2023) on Netflix(Remembered Kathy Bates miracle. She has breast cancer)Vienna Blood season 4Marie Antoniette on PBS Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettAggie Morton: Dead Man in the Garden (#3) by Marthe Jocelyn The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton The Spectacular by Fiona Davis The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Grantchester (returns 6/15)The Gilded Age season 3 (6/22)The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)Swoonworthy PodcastFetch the Smelling Salts (Podcast) Call the MidwifeMurdoch Mysteries (Hulu) Mansfield Park (1999)-available on Paramount +The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama Collection (2016) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! NEW BOOK CLUB PICK: The Davenports by Krystal MarquisSend in your thoughts by July 1st via Instagram or EmailInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] Support your local library and PBS Station! Do you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesThanks for being along for the ride :)

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• Miss Scarlet Season 5 w/ Dahlia Hamza Constantine

  Welcome back to the podcast, returning guest, Dahlia Hamza Constantine as she and Stephanie discuss season 5 of the PBS Masterpiece Mystery series, "Miss Scarlet." This is a favorite show of the podcast and one that Stephanie and Dahlia have talked about at length, so it's bound to be an exciting deep dive. Do you need to catch up on what happened in the previous seasons? Then listen to the "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" episode in season 1! In season 5 of MISS SCARLET the show enters a new era with Eliza back in her office with her name above the door. Clarence works alongside her. Nash is in jail. Ivy and Mr. Potts are still engaged and the Duke "William Wellington" will not be returning for New York. This season also introduces Detective Inspector Alexander Blake who does not use private detectives...Buckle up for spoilers and any zoom glitches Featured Music: "Miss Scarlet" theme References: Miss Scarlet/Miss Scarlet & the DukeThe Spectacular by Fiona Davis Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Grantchester Support PBS!! https://protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/Doctor WhoDownton AbbeyWhen Calls the HeartPride & Prejudice/Mr. Darcy Little WomenFrankie Drake Mysteries Sandition (PBS Masterpiece) Myrtle Hardcastle series by Elizabeth Bunce Masterpiece Studio Podcast Miss AustenAnne of Green Gables (1985)The Gilded Age Bridgerton season 4 News on season 6 of "Miss Scarlet" https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-cast-creator-hopes-for-season-6/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/miss-scarlet-renewed-for-season-6/#NEW BOOK CLUB PICK!Read "The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis by July 1st!!Send in your thoughts on Instagram or by emailInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesGmail: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and to those who wrote in with your thoughts! Please consider subscribing! Stay tuned next time for Stephanie's Mid-Year ThoughtsSupport your local library and PBS Station!Do you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesThanks for being along for the ride :)

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• Netflix's "The Lady's Companion" (2025)

  In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the new Netflix show, "The Lady's Companion" or "Manual para Senoritas." This 8 episode Spanish Romantic Comedy Period Drama premiered March 28th and is a fun time (especially after recovering from all the Tudor Era content).The Lady's Companion is set in 1880s Madrid and follows Elena Bianda who is a chaperone before girls get married. She's constantly looking for a new job as her turnover is so great. Then she thinks she hit the jackpot when she finds a home with three daughters who have recently lost their mother. She just didn't except to fall in love with one of their potential suitors...If you like enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal and lots of drama then look no further. You'll find yourself laughing one moment and then crying the next. The Lady's Companion is Spanish speaking and there is an English dub available. If you are a fan of Bridgerton and telenovelas, then this is for you!0:00--Intro & Period Piece Updates8:58--Lady Companion's Overview18:24--Non-Spoiler Section38:32--Spoilers1:03:03--Closing *Hope you enjoy the spring sounds :) References:The Lady's Companion/Manual para Senoritas Inkwell Threads Grantchester season 10 premieres June 15thThe Gilded Age season 3 premieres June 22nd Miss Austen premieres tonight! May 4th Support PBS and Public Media! https://protectmypublicmedia.org/The Spanish Princess (Starz)Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The LightMarie Antoinette (PBS) Jane the Virgin (CW)Bridgerton The Empress The Law According to Lidia PoetNanny McPheeFetch the Smelling Salts PodcastSwoonworthy (Podcast)Emma (Austen)Netflix's Persuasion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!If you have thoughts on Miss Scarlet (season 5) share them with an email or reaching on Instagram.Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] merch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS Station Take care of yourself and thanks for being along for the ride :)

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