Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anna ChancellorPresenter / Narrator | Presenter / Narrator |
 Gillian KearneyJane Austen | Jane Austen |
 John StandingMr. Austen | Mr. Austen |
 Phyllis LoganMrs. Austen | Mrs. Austen |
 Lucy CohuCassandra Austen | Cassandra Austen |
 Jack DavenportHenry Austen | Henry Austen |
 Wendy CraigAunt Lefroy | Aunt Lefroy |
 Oliver ChrisTom Lefroy | Tom Lefroy |