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Fanny by Gaslight

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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.

Created byAnthony Steven

Play
Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
September 24, 1981
Last aired
October 15, 1981
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Chloe Salaman

Chloe Salaman

Fanny Hooper

Peter Woodward

Peter Woodward

Harry Somerford

Anthony Bate

Anthony Bate

Clive Seymour

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

Mrs Hopwood

Julia Chambers

Lucy Beckett

Michael Culver

Michael Culver

Lord Manderstoke

Julia Goodman

Julia Goodman

Lady Alicia Seymore

Creative team
Created by
Anthony Steven
Produced by
Joe Waters

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