The read
The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 6 ep1981 |
Key crew
- Alexander FarisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Chloe SalamanFanny Hooper
- Peter WoodwardHarry Somerford
- Anthony BateClive Seymour
- Susan BrownMrs Hopwood
- Julia ChambersLucy Beckett
- Michael CulverLord Manderstoke
- Julia GoodmanLady Alicia Seymore
Themes
based on novel or bookvictorian englandminiseriesorphan