Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
2 episodes
E01
Episode 1.1
After losing her parents to smallpox, Fanny travels to London where, employed by local madam Mrs Brown, her virtue is tested by the lascivious Mr Crofts. Eloping with her true love Charles, Fanny basks in happy domesticity. But when Charles' father, the same Mr Crofts, meets his son's fiancee he banishes Charles to the West Indies to leave Fanny alone with spiralling debts.
E02
Episode 1.2
In need of money, Fanny becomes mistress to the enigmatic Mr H. Jealous of Fanny's love for Charles, he expels Fanny from his home and she seeks refuge in Mrs Cole's brothel. However, Fanny is thrown on to the streets when the brothel is closed. Rescuing the elderly Mr Goodyear, Fanny receives a handsome inheritance for her companionship. Charles pursues Fanny and they plan their future.
Cast
Rebecca Night
as Fanny
Samantha Bond
as Mrs. Cole
Alex Robertson
as Charles
Ruth Sheen
as Mrs. Jones
Hugo Speer
as Mr. H
Edward Hardwicke
as Mr. Goodyear
Alison Steadman
as Mrs. Brown
Philip Jackson
as Mr. Crofts
