Fanny by Gaslight (Season 1)

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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    Part 1 (Episode 1)

    Writer: Michael Sadleir

    Air date: 1981-09-24

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: 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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    Part 2 (Episode 2)

    Writer: Michael Sadleir

    Air date: 1981-10-01

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: 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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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Writer: Michael Sadleir

    Air date: 1981-10-08

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Love finds Fanny, but it is short-lived as her happiness is threatened by Lord Manderstoke.

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    Part 4 (Episode 4)

    Writer: Michael Sadleir

    Air date: 1981-10-15

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: For Fanny, an idyllic holiday in France, a chance meeting in Paris, and suddenly Manderstoke appears, bent on revenge!

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    Episode 5 (Episode 5)

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    Episode 6 (Episode 6)

    Writer: Michael Sadleir

Fanny by Gaslight

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