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Podcast: Standard Issue Podcast
Episode: Andrea Gibb and the sisterhood of Miss Austen
Description: Currently taking telly by (gentle) storm, Miss Austen is screenwriter Andrea Gibb’s beautiful four-part adaptation of Gill Hornby’s historical fiction for the BBC. Mick caught up with Andrea to talk sisterly love, having one of our most revered writers in your hands, the question of legacy, the bitter joy of Mary Bunbury, and, actually, having a soft spot for Brontë.Miss Austen is available on the iPlayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices