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Fanny Hill

Fanny Hill, a young woman from Lancashire, is taken in by her friend Esther Davies and joins the London sex trade under the guidance of madam Mrs. Brown, who recognizes her innocence and charm.

Here is a rephrased version of the show overview: Fanny Hill, a young woman from Lancashire, is taken in by her friend Esther and becomes a courtesan in London. She navigates the city's underworld, learning about sex and relationships, and falls in love with Charles Standing, a handsome merchant's son. However, their romance is complicated when Charles is forced to choose between Fanny and his future. Fanny then becomes the kept woman of Mr. H, an earl's brother, but when she refuses to give her heart, he becomes cruel. She finds herself in a series of difficult situations, including working at a high-class brothel and being dismissed from her jobs. Eventually, she finds kindness and a new life with a sick old rich man, who leaves her his estate and fortune. Just as she is settling into her new life, Charles returns, bringing a complicated and dramatic conclusion to Fanny's story.

Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Oct 22, 2007

On the death of her parents innocent young Northerner Fanny Hill meets her wo...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Oct 29, 2007

With Charles gone Fanny becomes the kept mistress of the older but attractive...

Info about Fanny Hill

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance