Fanny by Gaslight

1981·Show
6Episodes in1Season

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Fanny by Gaslight is a British drama television series, which originally aired on the BBC between 24 September and 9 October 1981. It was an adaptation of the novel Fanny by Gaslight by Michael Sadleir, which had previously been adapted into a film, Man of Evil, in 1944. The series was adapted by Anthony Steven, directed by Peter Jefferies and produced by Joe Waters. Chloe Salaman plays the title role of Fanny Hooper, a young woman who is orphaned and faced with hardship in Victorian London.
Victorian EraBritish Period DramaOrphan StorySocial RealismHardship & ResilienceCharacter StudyMelancholic ToneLiterary AdaptationHistorical FictionComing-of-Age Drama

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Where can I stream Fanny by Gaslight legally?

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Is Fanny by Gaslight worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Fanny by Gaslight have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Fanny by Gaslight air?

It ran from 1981 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is Fanny by Gaslight in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Fanny by Gaslight?

2CAUS

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