The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

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.

First Aired

Dec 1, 1996

Last Aired

Dec 9, 1996

Episode Runtime

50m

Created By

Dominic Minghella, Andrew Davies

Network

ITV1

Country

GB