A witty retelling of regency rebel Jane Austen with stand-up comedian Rachel Parris – founding member of touring comedy-improv group Austentatious, presenter of Austensibly Feminist, and self-confessed Jane Austen geek – talking to Julia Wheeler about her witty unravelling of one of our greatest writer's feminist credentials. Her Pride and Prejudice sequel, Introducing Mrs Collins, is a tale of love, loss and second chances... without the sensible shoes!

Rachel Parris is a comedian, musician, actress and presenter. She has been a panellist on QI, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Would I Lie to You? and Mock the Week; has hosted the satirical news show Late Night Mash; performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe; and her stand-up has featured on Late Night at the Apollo, plus many other comedy roles and performances.

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