Mary Bennet: Last News

K.J. Yossman Jane Austen fans rejoice: the BBC is returning to the “Pride and Prejudice” universe with a new spinoff drama about Lizzy Bennet’s sister. Titled “The Other Bennet Sister” and based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, the series will focus on Mary Bennet, Lizzy’s unassuming and oft-overlooked middle sibling.

Former Doctor Who and EastEnders actress Ann Davies has passed away at the age of 87. Her agent Barry Langford confirmed: "Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday. "A superb actress with TV credits including #DoctorWho and #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriers and their daughters Lucy and Kate.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster has been spotted out looking cosy at lunch with actress Talulah Riley, who was formerly married to Tesla billionaire Elon Musk.The 31-year-old, who was introduced to audiences as the earnest Sam, son to Liam Neeson, in 2003’s Love Actually was seen walking arm in arm with Talulah, 36, last week as they left a restaurant together.They also held hands as they strolled through central London together, donning sunglasses as the weather took a brighter turn.The duo enjoyed lunch at KOL in Marylebone, an upmarket Mexican establishment – where the set lunch menus range from £60 to £110 in price, with optional wine or Mezcal pairings at an additional cost.They were photographed entering the restaurant together, as well as walking down the street afterwards, smiling at one another as St Trinian’s actress Talulah huddled close with both her arms wrapped around Thomas’ left arm.The pair both dressed smartly for the occasion, with Game of Thrones star Jonathan opting for smart blue slacks, a pale blue shirt and brown check jacket.Meanwhile Talulah – who tied the knot with 50-year-old Elon twice, in 2010 and in 2013 after a 2012 divorce – looked stylish in horse-print Stella McCartney palazzo trousers and a long brown coat, to which she added pops of colour with a lime-green blouse and orange gloves.She and Elon separated for good in 2016, and in September 2021 he split from musician Grimes, with whom he shares a young son.The actress is also known for her roles in TV series Westworld, and as Mary Bennet opposite Keira Knightley’s Lizzie in Joe Wright’s 2005 Pride & Prejudice adaptation.According to MailOnline, the pair also previously enjoyed a more low-key – but equally discerning – meal at a chippy on