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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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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Cast & Crew
Alex Kingston
Moll Flanders
Daniel Craig
James 'Jemmy' Seagrave
James Bowers
Gaoler
Colin Buchanan
Rowland Richardson
Trevyn McDowell
Mrs Seagrave
Patti Love
Mrs Riordan
Struan Rodger
Mr Richardson
Maureen O'Brien
Mrs Richardson
Lucy Evans
Little Moll
Nicola Kingston
Moll's Mother
Ken McDonald
Mr Baggot
Mary Healey
Mrs Baggot
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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...
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders has 1 season with 4 episodes.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders premiered on December 1, 1996.
No, The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders has ended. The final episode aired on December 9, 1996.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders was created by Dominic Minghella.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders has a rating of 8.5/10 based on user reviews.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is classified as Comedy, Drama.