Fanny by Gaslight

121981•55m•6.5/10

Drama

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6.5/10(2)

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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Production

BBC, Seven Network, RCTV

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 24, 1981

Last Aired

October 15, 1981

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Anthony Steven

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Part 1

Air date: 1981-09-24

Once the secrets of Hopwood's Hades are made public, the secure West End world of Fanny rapidly crumbles about her.

Part 2

Air date: 1981-10-01

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

Air date: 1981-10-08

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

Part 4

Air date: 1981-10-15

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

Episode 5

Episode 6