'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' - Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister
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"Mrs Bennet is iconic and a huge challenge."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"When Ruth Jones was cast, I knew she'd be perfect, so I was thrilled to work with her."
— Richard E Grant , Celebrity
"Mrs Bennet is iconic and a huge challenge."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"When Ruth Jones was cast, I knew she'd be perfect, so I was thrilled to work with her."
— Richard E Grant , Celebrity
"Mrs Bennet relies very heavily on a heaving bosom."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"It's almost like her engine and she rarely gets seen without it - apart from when she's in her nightie."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"So that's her secret weapon and that's all down to the wonderful costume department. I quite liked wearing a corset."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"Mrs Bennet relies very heavily on a heaving bosom."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
"Mrs Bennet relies very heavily on a heaving bosom. It's almost like her engine, she very rarely gets seen without it, apart from when she is in her nightie."
— Ruth Jones , Celebrity
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Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister
Ruth Jones portrays Mrs Bennet in the BBC's new comedy series 'The Other Bennet Sister', focusing on Mary Bennet's journey of self-discovery.
Ruth Jones discusses her portrayal of Mrs Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister', highlighting the character's reliance on a 'heaving bosom'.
Ruth Jones shares insights into her role as Mrs Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister', emphasizing the character's 'heaving bosom'.
Ruth Jones shares her excitement about playing Mrs Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister' and discusses the character's dynamics.
Ruth Jones expresses pride in portraying Mrs Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister', discussing the character's 'heaving bosom'.
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