Overview
An immersive look at how a young woman from a small village in 18th-century England became one of the UK's best-loved novelists.
Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series
How a self-taught woman from a small English village became a great novelist.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Juliet Stevenson
Self - Narrator
Emöke Zsigmond
Jane Austen
Balázs Jakab
Henry
Adél Jordán
Eliza
Samuel West
Self
Tamsin Greig
Self
Colm Tóibín
Self
Kate Atkinson
Self
Paula Byrne
Self
András Korcsmáros
James Stanier Clark
Klára Spilák
Mrs Austen
Helen Fielding
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
An immersive look at how a young woman from a small village in 18th-century England became one of the UK's best-loved novelists.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius has 1 season with 3 episodes.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius premiered on May 26, 2025.
No, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius has ended. The final episode aired on May 26, 2025.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius has a rating of 4.0/10 based on user reviews.
Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is classified as Documentary, Drama.