Carter is the only daughter of British actors Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton and with two acting greats as parents, it’s no surprise Carter has followed a similar career path. If I am unable to find a husband, I shall be worthless. In the Netflix drama, Bessie plays Prudence Featherington, whose mother is trying to marry her off to a suitable husband. Marina comes to her and asks her how she endured 22 years of marriage without love. Daphne realizes that Cressida Cowper, her rival for Friedrich's affections, witnessed what happened in the garden and races to stop the duel. 1 History 1.1 1813 Social Season 2 Personality 3 Relationships 3.1 Romantic 3.2 Familial 3.3 Friendships 3.4 Professional 4 Career 5 Notes and Trivia 6 Gallery 7 Appearances 8 References Prudence had been unsuccessful in securing her husband during her first two years after her debut, so she was preparing for a third try Bridgerton Series gives off Pride & Prejudice combining Gossip Girl kind of vibe. See the best fashion moments from the Netflix series here. Can someone explain why Mrs featherington runs to her husbands office and check the drawers? But I want children and the only respectable way for me to have any is with a husband. And they add up to be enough. Penelope, Prudence, and Philipa are standing in front of me. Consider the household of the Baron Featherington. There are twists and turns in the stories and I can honestly say I often … But I want children and the only respectable way for me to have any is with a husband. I stand with Aunt Featherington waiting for us to be announced. She tells Marina she's strong, maybe even more than Lady Featherington herself. Share. The best of the rest. 1 month ago. He does eventually die in the show as well, but not before a storyline about his gambling debt in introduced. 5 / 5. Bessie plays Prudence Featherington in the hit Netflix show, and her dad says she ‘had a wonderful time’ filming the drama. Bessie Carter (Beecham House) plays Prudence Featherington, ... Harriet Cains (Marcella) plays Phillipa Featherington, the second of Violet's husband-seeking daughters. But Prudence and Philippa had never been Incomparables. Harriet Cains plays Philipa Featherington, the middle Featherington child, who is hellbent on finding herself a husband and Bessie Carter plays Prudence Featherington, the eldest female in the family, who is enduring her third season on the marriage mart. What is missing from there? This, of course, is completely different from the book series. Some small things, but also big things like your baby. The money her husband had won. Now the focus of these daughters is to find a suitable husband through the various balls and … Report Save. Netflix's 'Bridgerton' drama from Shonda Rhimes is expected to be renewed for Season 2 any day, after the breakout success of its freshman season. PENELOPE FEATHERINGTON was introduced in season 1 of Bridgerton as part of the noble upper-class family in the Netflix period drama series. Also, Bessie has performed a role in the movie, ‘Bridgerton’ as Prudence Featherington in the year 2020. I had Bridgerton color themed cookies made … Posted by 4 days ago. Report Save. Lorraine Ashbourne (Unforgotten) plays Mrs Varley, the Featherington Housekeeper. Also featured are the Featheringtons, consisting of Lady Portia; her husband the Baron; and their three daughters, Philippa, Prudence and Penelope. Prudence and Phillipa Featherington gave me such Drizella and Anastasia vibes (Cinderella’s stepsisters) that they often had me giggling while on screen, but for the most part this show is serious. Bessie’s character Prudence is one of the sisters in the Featherington family, who are all looking for suitable husbands on the Netflix show. Portia claims that Whistledown "erroneously" wrote that she'd only have three women under her care for the season — Prudence Featherington, Philipa Featherington, and Marina Thompson — leaving out Penelope. 913. Bridgerton Series Review . Philippa and Prudence Featherington. Also featured are the Featheringtons: Portia, Lady Featherington; her husband the Baron; and their three daughters, Philippa, Prudence and Penelope. I was aware that the show seemed to be … Penelope wouldn't have wanted to cleave herself unto either of their husbands, but at least they were wives. They've both been attending social events to find potential suitors, Philippa set on Mr. Finch. level 2. Dearest reader, the time has come to place our bets. Prudence Featherington is the eldest Featherington daughter 23. In the first book, Mr. Featherington has already died, however we see him in Netflix’s show. It’s a fun look at what the women get up to while their husbands are away, and we also meet some wives who have different views of marriage than Daphne and her mother. for the upcoming social season. Jim, known for playing Mr Carter on Downton Abbey, was speaking on Lorraine when he was asked about 27-year-old daughter Bessie. Casual: The Bridgerton star, 27, kept things low-key as she bundled up in an all-black ensemble and sported a large pair of headphones. Reply. Penelope harbors an unrequited love for Colin while having to suppress her quick and clever mind. It’s an eye-opening experience for Daphne, and it’s also a ton of fun. And Bessie Carter, 27, looked worlds away from her extravagantly dressed regency role as she cut a casual figure in skinny jeans and a padded coat on Wednesday. Prudence is the eldest of the Featherington girls and sadly wasn't able to find herself a hubby during her first season - but there's always hope for next time. Lord Featherington, Lady Portia’s husband, is played by Ben Miller. The brigade of red-haired beauties aren't necessarily the most graceful, but they undeniably have a bold and brash presence wherever they go. It is a breakthrough role for the relatively unknown 27-year-old, who made her TV debut in another period drama – the BBC series Cranford –alongside her parents. like sorrowful sows. Reply. 2. Lady Featherington says you find things to love. Weighing her options, Daphne firmly declares they will marry. Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington) In the show, Bessie Carter features as Prudence Featherington, one of Penelope’s two elder sisters. I stand with Aunt Featherington waiting for us to be announced. She plays Prudence Featherington in Netflix hit, Bridgerton. "She knows nothing," Portia says of the writer. Anthony: Daphne, you’re a Bridgerton. Grosvenor Square, 1813. 14. Credit: @missbessb via Instagram. On Netflix’s Bridgerton, the Featheringtons might come the closest to being the show’s villains, although the family isn’t entirely a bad lot. Penelope's older sisters Philippa (Harriet Cains) and Prudence (Bessie Carter) aren't exactly the kindest siblings. Nevertheless, her down-to-earth attitude is what rocketed her career in the first place. The Bridgerton Season 2 Updates: The Best Christmas gift will return with its Season 2 as per the creators of the show, which season 1 is currently available on Netflix.. Except, of course, that they were married now. Lady Featherington’s Marital Advice (Season 1 Episode 8) BRIDGERTON (L to R) POLLY WALKER as PORTIA FEATHERINGTON, RUBY BARKER as MARINA … Daphne’s Second Season The families Bridgerton and Featherington have presented their daughters, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), Philipa Featherington (Harriet Cains), Prudence Featherington (Bessie Carter) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) to Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) for the season. Bridgerton crosses paths with the rebellious Duke of Hastings and they contrive a plan to save her reputation. She'll do well. Lady Featherington looks at her husband's empty bed. Along with her three Featherington girls Prudence, Philippa and Penelope also entering the social season to search for a husband. Penelope, Prudence, and Philipa are standing in front of me. Bessie Carter (Beecham House) plays Prudence Featherington, ... Harriet Cains (Marcella) plays Phillipa Featherington, the second of Violet's husband-seeking daughters. Meanwhile, Derry Girls star, Nicola Coughlan played her sister, Penelope. Other members of the Bridgerton family struggling to finding love, losing love, and more. During the Regency era in England, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love. Lady Featherington discovers the extent of her husband's gambling debts. Marina Thompson. I have no other value. Share. In Bridgerton, Bessie plays Prudence Featherington, whose mother Portia [played by Polly Walker] is trying to marry her off to a suitable husband. BRIDGERTON (L to R) BEN MILLER as LORD FEATHERINGTON, POLLY WALKER as PORTIA FEATHERINGTON, BESSIE CARTER as PRUDENCE FEATHERINGTON, HARRIET CAINS as PHILLIPA FEATHERINGTON, LUKE NEWTON as COLIN BRIDGERTON and RUBY BARKER as MARINA THOMPSON Image: Netflix Bridgerton series classified with Quinn’s first book On Netflix's Bridgerton, the Featheringtons might come the closest to being the show's villains, although the family isn't entirely a bad lot. Simon tells her that he cannot marry her because he cannot provide her with children. Three misses foisted upon the marriage market. The actress daughter of Imelda Staunton, 65, and Jim Carter, 72, kept things low-key as she bundled up in her all-black ensemble while running errands in London. As they feel some connection between them. Mr. Featherington. Philipa and Prudence, while barely encountered in the series, are focused on finding husbands. Prudence is one of the sisters in the Featherington family who are on the lookout for a suitable husband. But I was equally compelled by the secondary storylines, many of which followed the Featherington family, led by Lady Portia Featherington (Polly Walker) and Lord Featheringon (Ben Miller), and their daughters Prudence (Bessie Carter), Philippa (Harriet Cains) and, most notably, Penelope (Nichola Coughlan), and cousin Marina Thompson (Ruby Barker). They'd hovered on the perimeters of ballrooms just as much as Penelope had. 2. The cast of Bridgerton are a talented bunch (Picture: Netflix) Bridgerton is the new period drama set to win the hearts of viewers when it drops on Netflix this month.. Based on the best-selling novels by Julia Quinn, the series transports us into the world of 19th-century London where the social season is in full swing and young aristocratic women make their best attempts to find a good husband. View Entire Discussion (17 Comments) More posts from the BridgertonNetflix community. The creator of ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘ and ‘How to defend a murderer’ returns with this beautiful and entertaining period drama, in the purest ‘Downton Abbey’ style