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Fanny by Gaslight
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Anthony Steven
Network
BBC One
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Victorian orphan Fanny Hooper navigates hardship and scandal, eventually discovering her true parentage and finding love amidst the city's demi-monde.
Episodes
Part 1
Once the secrets of Hopwood's Hades are made public, the secure West End world of Fanny rapidly crumbles about her.
Part 2
Now employed in a fashionable London house as maid to Clive Seymore's wife, Fanny is faced with a dilemma when she discovers the truth behind Lady Alicia's assignations at Nelde.
Part 3
Love finds Fanny, but it is short-lived as her happiness is threatened by Lord Manderstoke.
Part 4
For Fanny, an idyllic holiday in France, a chance meeting in Paris, and suddenly Manderstoke appears, bent on revenge!
Episode 5
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Episode 6
No description available.
Top Cast
Chloe Salaman
Fanny Hooper
Peter Woodward
Harry Somerford
Anthony Bate
Clive Seymour
Susan Brown
Mrs Hopwood
Julia Chambers
Lucy Beckett
Michael Culver
Lord Manderstoke
Julia Goodman
Lady Alicia Seymore
