Jane Austen is about to turn 40, but she still hasn't found her ideal man. When Jane is approached by her niece Fanny and asked to help select the perfect husband for the young girl, the aging spinster begins to wonder why it is that she never found a man to share her own life with.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Olivia WilliamsJane Austen | Jane Austen |
 Greta ScacchiCassandra Austen | Cassandra Austen |
 Imogen PootsFanny Austen Knight | Fanny Austen Knight |
 Phyllida LawMrs. Austen | Mrs. Austen |
 Pip TorrensEdward Austen-Knight | Edward Austen-Knight |
 Tom HiddlestonMr. John Plumptre | Mr. John Plumptre |
 Hugh BonnevilleRev Brook Bridges | Rev Brook Bridges |
 Tom Goodman-HillMr. Lushington MP | Mr. Lushington MP |
 Jack HustonCharles Haden | Charles Haden |
 Samuel RoukinHarris Bigg | Harris Bigg |
 Adrian EdmondsonHenry Austen | Henry Austen |
 Jason WatkinsRev Clarke | Rev Clarke |
 Lizanne TulipFanny's Best Friend | Fanny's Best Friend |