British Romance: Moll Flanders

THE FORTUNES
AND MISFORTUNES
OF MOLL FLANDERS

(1996)

Broadcaster: ITV
4 episodes
Stars: Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig
Score: 7.750

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 1 December 1996
Directed by: David Attwood
Written by: Andrew Davies, Daniel Defoe

Young Moll is sold around after her convict mother is transported, the Mayor of Colchester offers a chance to become "almost" a member of his family, and womanhood brings with it the attentions of both of his sons.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 2 December 1996
Directed by: David Attwood
Written by: Andrew Davies, Daniel Defoe

Moll heads to Kent after being left with nothing by her second husband, a business opportunity sees her marry a Virginian sea captain, and a discovery about the past ends any hope of staying in paradise.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 8 December 1996
Directed by: David Attwood
Written by: Andrew Davies, Daniel Defoe

A fourth marriage turns sour when the couple learn the truth about each other, a stagecoach journey back to London is interrupted by a familiar highwayman, and a mild-mannered banker offers his protection.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 9 December 1996
Directed by: David Attwood
Written by: Andrew Davies, Daniel Defoe

Moll discovers that her new career as a thief is a profitable one, falling for a partner in crime turns out to be a heartbreaking mistake, and an attempt to steal silk from a drapery shop leads back to Newgate Prison.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

MOLL FLANDERS

Played by Alex Kingston

ROBIN
RICHARDSON

Played by Ian Driver

DANIEL
DAWKINS

Played by Christopher Fulford

LEMUEL
GOLIGHTLY

Played by Tom Ward

JAMES 'JEMMIE'
SEAGRAVE

Played by Daniel Craig

JOHN
BLAND

Played by James Fleet

MR.
RICHARDSON

Played by Struan Rodger

ROWLAND
RICHARDSON

Played by Colin Buchanan

MRS.
GOLIGHTLY

Played by Diana Rigg

MRS.
RIORDAN

Played by Patti Love

LUCY
DIVER

Played by Nicola Walker