Fanny by Gaslight (1981)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1981-09-24
Last Air Date: 1981-10-15
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Anthony Steven
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Chloe Salaman as Fanny Hooper
- Peter Woodward as Harry Somerford
- Anthony Bate as Clive Seymour
- Susan Brown as Mrs Hopwood
- Julia Chambers as Lucy Beckett
- Michael Culver as Lord Manderstoke
- Julia Goodman as Lady Alicia Seymore
- Godfrey James as Mr Box Chunks
- Brian Badcoe as Duc de Chambery
- Ann Payot as Kate Somerford
Seasons
Miniseries (1981)
Victorian orphan Fanny Hooper navigates hardship and scandal, eventually discovering her true parentage and finding love amidst the city's demi-monde.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
Once the secrets of Hopwood's Hades are made public, the secure West End world of Fanny rapidly crumbles about her.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: Part 3
Love finds Fanny, but it is short-lived as her happiness is threatened by Lord Manderstoke.
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Ep. 4: Part 4
For Fanny, an idyllic holiday in France, a chance meeting in Paris, and suddenly Manderstoke appears, bent on revenge!
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
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