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Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

4.020251 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryDrama

An immersive look at how a young woman from a small village in 18th-century England became one of the UK's best-loved novelists.

DirectorAli Naushahi
ProducersRob Coldstream·David Glover

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 26, 2025 4.5
E2
Episode 2
May 26, 2025 4.0
E3
Episode 3
May 26, 2025 4.5

Cast · Directed by Ali Naushahi

JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Self - Narrator
EZEmöke Zsigmond
Emöke Zsigmond
Jane Austen
JBJakab Balázs
Jakab Balázs
Henry
AJAdél Jordán
Adél Jordán
Eliza
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Self
TGTamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Self
CTColm Tóibín
Colm Tóibín
Self
KA
Kate Atkinson
Self
PB
Paula Byrne
Self
AKAndrás Korcsmáros
András Korcsmáros
James Stanier Clark
KSKlára Spilák
Klára Spilák
Mrs Austen
HFHelen Fielding
Helen Fielding
Self

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Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius?

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius on Netflix?

No, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius on Amazon Prime Video?

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius for free?

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius?

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius?

No — Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.