Jane Austen’s world ran on gossip – and she revelled in it

In the first episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail, a new podcast marking 250 years since the author’s birth, we speak to ...

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on BBC Radio 4 and 4Extra with season of special programming

This December, BBC Radio 4 and 4Extra will mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a season of programming celebrating the life, legacy, and literary brilliance of one of Britain’s most ...

Jane Austen perfected the love story – but kept her own independence

In the second episode of Jane Austen’s Paper Trail, we speak to Austen experts about her views on love, and the role of ...

Tour the homes that inspired Jane Austen

One of England’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen, would have celebrated her 250th birthday in 2025. Even after all that ...
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‘Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’: Celebrating Austen’s 250th Birthday through Another Lens

In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this year, the West Newton Cinema hosted “Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,” a film screening followed by a panel discussion, on Oct. 5.