The Other Bennet Sister wraps filming on its three-part Christmas special

‘This one is going to be so special’

BBC Wales reported that the first series, which was filmed largely in Wales, attracted 7.3 million UK viewers in its first four weeks.

Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, it also had huge success in the US and Canada and on social media.

Welsh actress and Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones plays the "iconic" Mrs Bennet, with Richard E. Grant as her husband.

How the Bennet Sister news broke

Fans were informed on Monday by the show's TV producer, Edoardo Ferretti, that the special had finished filming.

"And yet another wrap! Every time emotional, every time proud. This one is going to be so special!" he posted on Instagram.

The series is based on Janice Hadlow's novel of the same name, and its 10 episodes follow Mary Bennet, the couple's seemingly unremarkable middle daughter, played by Call the Midwife and Bridgerton actress Ella Bruccoleri, as she navigates the societal pressures of Regency England.

Following the success of the first run, three 30-minute Christmas episodes were confirmed in June.

Where the Bennet Sister Christmas special was filmed

Shot over the summer, again primarily in Wales, the special was produced by Cardiff-based Bad Wolf.

The first series used locations including Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend, the Gower peninsula near Swansea and Brecon in Powys, mid Wales.

Jones has said the series was "one of the happiest jobs" she had ever done, adding: "I love coming back to Wales."

Fans in Ferretti's comments said they were "so excited" and "can't wait to see Mr and Mrs Hayward on screen", while Swansea-born Doctor Who writer Russell T. Davies added that he "can't wait".

One called the show "like a warm cosy blanket on a snowy winter day".