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.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1981

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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1. Part 1

Once the secrets of Hopwood's Hades are made public, the secure West End world of Fanny rapidly crumbles about her.

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2. Part 2

Now employed in a fashionable London house as maid to Clive Seymore's wife, Fanny is faced with a dilemma when she discovers the truth behind Lady Alicia's assignations at Nelde.

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3. Part 3

Love finds Fanny, but it is short-lived as her happiness is threatened by Lord Manderstoke.

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4. Part 4

For Fanny, an idyllic holiday in France, a chance meeting in Paris, and suddenly Manderstoke appears, bent on revenge!

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5. Episode 5

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6. Episode 6

Cast

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Chloe Salaman

Fanny Hooper

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Peter Woodward

Harry Somerford

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Anthony Bate

Clive Seymour

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Susan Brown

Mrs Hopwood

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Michael Culver

Lord Manderstoke

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Julia Goodman

Lady Alicia Seymore

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