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Alex Kingston | ||
James Bowers | ||
Nicola Kingston | ||
Geoffrey Beevers | ||
Lucy Evans | ||
Anthony Bessick | ||
Chrissie Cotterill | ||
Peter Jonfield | ||
Neville Phillips | ||
Struan Rodger | ||
Daniel Craig | ||
Diana Rigg | ||
Alex Kingston | Moll Flanders | |
Daniel Craig | James Seagrave | |
Diana Rigg | Mrs. Golightly | |
James Bowers | Gaoler | |
Nicola Kingston | Moll's Mother | |
Geoffrey Beevers | Judge | |
Lucy Evans | Little Moll | |
Anthony Bessick | Gypsy | |
Struan Rodger | Mr. Richardson | |
Chrissie Cotterill | Mrs. Fairley |
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Andrew Davies
Daniel Defoe |
She is a lover, a criminal and a master of disguise who lives life on her own lusty terms. Acclaimed actress Alex Kingston stars a Daniel Defoe's notorius heroine in this scandalous romp set in the 18th Century. Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll 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 is not above picking a pocket or two! All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inveitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and Moll is soon facing teh Hangman's noose. As her execution day approaches, she devises one last desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love. |
Seen it: Yes 0 hr 55 mins 10/13/1996 1. Episode 1 | ||
Moll Flanders, born in Newgate prison and handed over to gypsies, is taken into the Mayor of Colchester's household where she falls for her first love, who foists her onto his brother and into a loveless marriage when difficulties arise in their affair.
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Seen it: Yes 0 hr 55 mins 10/13/1996 2. Episode 2 | ||
After his death, Moll marries a tradesman who absconds to France when the funds run out. She then nabs a sea captain (husband number three) who spirits her off to his Virginia plantation until she learns a shocking family secret and returns to England alone.
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Seen it: Yes 0 hr 55 mins 10/20/1996 3. Episode 3 | ||
Moll, who is back in England interviewing for husband number four, passes herself off as a wealthy widow to the handsome Jemmy - the love of her life- who quickly proposes. But after the wedding they part when Moll learns Jemmy is as big an impostor as she; he has no money and is a highwayman.
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Seen it: Yes 0 hr 55 mins 10/20/1996 4. Episode 4 | ||
After husband number five dies, Moll is forced to a life of crime until her capture and return to Newgate prison.
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