Fanny by Gaslight
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.
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Victorian orphan Fanny Hooper navigates hardship and scandal, eventually discovering her true parentage and finding love amidst the city's demi-monde.
- Ep 1
1.Part 1
24-09-198155mOnce the secrets of Hopwood's Hades are made public, the secure West End world of Fanny rapidly crumbles about her.
- Ep 2
2.Part 2
01-10-198155mNow 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.
- Ep 3
3.Part 3
08-10-198155mLove finds Fanny, but it is short-lived as her happiness is threatened by Lord Manderstoke.
- Ep 4
4.Part 4
15-10-198155mFor Fanny, an idyllic holiday in France, a chance meeting in Paris, and suddenly Manderstoke appears, bent on revenge!
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
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6.Episode 6
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