SCRIPTED 2024
Joan
Mother . Lover . Liar . Thief .
Joan is 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 . Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances along the way , Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief . With her sharp intelligence , charm , and talent for impersonation and performance , Joan embarks on a thrilling , high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit , driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both .
Set in the fun , brash , aspirational world of 1980s London , this powerful drama – inspired by the life of the UK ’ s most notorious jewel thief – follows the twists and turns , the ups and downs , and the heartache and joy of Joan ’ s life that make this story so compelling to follow .
Joan : Sophie Turner ( Game of Thrones , X-Men , The Prince ) Boisie : Frank Dillane ( The Essex Serpent , Fear the Walking Dead ) Nancy : Kirsty J Curtis ( Rise of the Footsoldier , Harlots ) Albie : Gershwyn Eustache Jnr ( I May Destroy You , Top Boy ) Val : Laura Aikman ( The Split , Gavin & Stacey ) Writers : Anna Symon , Helen Black , Matt Jones Director : Richard Laxton ( The Thief , His Wife and the Canoe , Mum , Mrs Wilson ) Producer : Ruth Kenley-Letts ( Stonehouse , The Midwich Cuckoos , Strike ) Exec Producers : Ruth Kenley-Letts , Jenny Van Der Lande , Neil Blair , Richard Laxton , Anna Symon
Duration 6 x 1 hr
Snowed-In Productions for ITV , UK , in association with The CW , US and All3Media International
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