Our Five Favorite Austen Adaptations

(And Other Bits & Bobs)

Mar 31 • The Thing About Austen

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Episode 116: The Thing About Mrs. Bates's Knitting with guest Eleanor Gilchrist

Mrs. Bates may be sitting quietly in the corner, but her hands are always busy. This episode we are joined by knitting and crochet historian Eleanor…

Mar 23 • The Thing About Austen

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Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter

Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct.

Mar 6 • The Thing About Austen

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February 2026

Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne Scott

This episode we welcome back guest Damianne Scott to discuss Miss Lambe from Austen’s unfinished work, Sanditon. Dami covers exactly why Miss Lambe is…

Feb 1 • The Thing About Austen

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January 2026

Jane-uary Meet-up this Sunday!

A quick reminder that our planned meet-up is taking place this Sunday, January 11.

Jan 8 • The Thing About Austen

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December 2025

Happy birthday, dear Jane!

Happy 250th birthday to the one and only Jane Austen.

Dec 16, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor Street

The Netherfield crew have all decamped for London, and Caroline wants to make sure that Jane knows all about it.

Dec 15, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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2026 Jane-uary Meet-up

While we were originally planning to have a virtual get together in December to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we have decided to have a…

Dec 8, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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November 2025

Episode 112: The Thing About Lovers' Vows

Mansfield Park has been hit by the theatrical bug, and shenanigans and intrigue are afoot.

Nov 26, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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October 2025

Episode 111: The Thing About Catherine and the Mysterious Apartments with guest Kate Emery

Detective Catherine is on the case. The crime? Murder most foul. If only she can find some evidence.

Oct 29, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale

Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it’s basically the greatest house that has ever been built.

Oct 5, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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August 2025

Episode 109: The Thing About the Assizes

Admiral Croft went away to sea, and Mr. Musgrove went away to Taunton. And Mrs. Musgrove seems to think that's the same thing. Grab your fanciest and…

Aug 24, 2025 • The Thing About Austen

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