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Joan

"Mother. Lover. Liar. Thief."

2024- 2024

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.6(51 votes)

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Drama

Crime

Overview

A penniless mother makes an impulsive decision in the jewellery shop where she works, and is propelled into a different world.

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Production Companies

Snowed-In Productions

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Joan Hannington

Frank Dillane

Frank Dillane

Boisie Hannington

Creative team

Created by: Anna Symon
Showrunner: Neil Blair
Richard Laxton
Produced by: Ruth Kenley-Letts
Paul Frift

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