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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

"Notorious. Scandalous. Unforgettable!"

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.

Created ByDominic MinghellaAndrew Davies
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders
First Air DateDecember 1, 1996
Last Air DateDecember 9, 1996
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 50min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesGranada TelevisionGBH
NetworksITV1
Part 4
S01E04

Part 4

Moll continues her life of crime, taking on a partner, Lucy Diver, but Lucy is caught and hanged. Moll is eventually caught robbing a drapery store. She is taken to Newgate and sentenced to hang. She claims pregnancy to get a one month's stay of execution. Jemmy is caught and brought to the prison. They are allowed an hour together during which time Moll tells Jemmy to ask for transportation before he's brought up in court.

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