Inspired by the true story of notorious British jewel thief Joan Hannington, Joan is a captivating six-part BBC series starring Sophie Turner (Games of Thrones).

Real To Reel

Inspired by the real Joan Hannington and certain events from her life, this exhilarating and emotional new six-part series is written by the acclaimed screenwriter Anna Symon (The Essex Serpent, Mrs Wilson) and directed by BAFTA award-winner Richard Laxton (Rain Dogs, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, Mrs Wilson).

The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable – she is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter Kelly but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter.

Life Of Crime

Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances along the way, Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief – she embarks on a thrilling and high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit while driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.

Turner stars alongside Frank Dillane (Renegade Nell, Fear the Walking Dead, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince) as Boisie, a London antique dealer. Kirsty J. Curtis (Rise of the Footsoldier, Match Not Found, Harlots) plays Nancy, Joan’s older sister and a salon worker, while Gershwyn Eustache Junior (A Spy Among Friends, I May Destroy You, Top Boy) portrays Albie, an old acquaintance of Boisie who has made a new life in Spain with his wife Val played by Laura Aikman (Archie, Gavin & Stacey, Breeders).

Joan premieres on Monday, 30th September on BBC First, available on UnifiTV channel 481, Astro GO and BBC Player.

(Images: BBC First)