Fanny by Gaslight

A stately Victorian drama of hardship and hidden origins, unfolding at a patient pace with period detail and quiet emotional pull.

Created by

Anthony Steven

Genres

Drama

Starring

Chloe Salaman, Peter Woodward, Anthony Bate

Overview

Fanny by Gaslight is a four-part British television miniseries adapted by Anthony Steven from Michael Sadler's 1940 novel of the same mame, directed by Peter Jefferies, and produced by Joe Waters. It initially broadcast from 24 September to 15 October 1981 on BBC One. Victorian orphan Fanny Hooper navigates hardship and scandal, eventually discovering her true parentage and finding love amidst the city's demi-monde.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, class, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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