Tuesday, 11th May 2021 at 6:22 pm
After all this time, we thought it couldn’t possibly happen. But then… it did! It actually did! Yes, after 18 months of solid campaigning from fans, and a
lot of hard work behind the scenes, there was a surprise announcement: Sanditon is making a comeback.
Advertisement
“I think we could all do with some joy on our TV screens as well as a healthy dose of fresh sea air,” said Belinda Campbell, of production company Red Planet Pictures. But you don’t need sea air to blow us down.
The Jane Austen-inspired period drama has been recommissioned for not just season two, but also season three, with original writer (and serial Austen adapter) Andrew Davies joined by Justin Young. We’re told that their “sensational scripts” are “relevant, timely and captivating.” Bring it on!