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Fanny by Gaslight

1981 – 1981 · BBC One
1 seasons · 6 episodes
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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.

SERIES 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
Godfrey James
Mr Box Chunks
Created by Anthony Steven

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Sep 24, 1981
Original language
EN
Production
BBC, Seven Network, RCTV
Country
GB

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