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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

"Notorious. Scandalous. Unforgettable!"

1996- 1996

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.5(2 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll Flanders has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. She goes through five husbands and countless lovers to escape a life on the streets. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she isn't above picking a pocket or two! All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inevitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and she is soon facing the noose. As her execution approaches, she devises on last desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love.

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Granada Television

GBH

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Moll Flanders

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

James 'Jemmy' Seagrave

James Bowers

Gaoler

Creative team

Created by: Dominic Minghella
Andrew Davies
Showrunner: Rebecca Eaton
Gub Neal
Produced by: David Lascelles

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