Join acclaimed comedian, musician, actress, author, and Radio 4 regular, Rachel Parris as she discusses her latest novel, Introducing Mrs Collins – the perfect Austen fix for modern readers.

Rachel is joined by Jasmine Blackborow, star of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, and who plays Charlotte Lucas in the highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, written by Dolly Alderton and due for release later this year.

Released to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, this heartfelt and witty sequel brings Charlotte Lucas, the sensible friend from Pride and Prejudice to centre stage. Practical to a fault, Charlotte accepted Mr Collins’s proposal with clear eyes, trading passion for security. But everything changes when an unexpected guest arrives at nearby Rosing’s Park. Whatever will Elizabeth Bennet think?

For anyone who ever suspected there was more to Charlotte Lucas, Rachel Parris reveals the story you’ve been waiting for

Age recommendation 14+