53 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
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In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Acting
Natasha Little's deliciously calculating Becky
Writing
Andrew Davies' signature naughty adaptation style
Costume
Empire waistlines hiding absolutely nothing
Creator
Andrew Davies
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andrew Davies added his famous 'wet shirt' energy to Thackeray — this miniseries helped pioneer the sexed-up period drama trend that Peaky Blinders later perfected.
Natasha Little later played Lady Cranworth in Downton Abbey, essentially graduating from social climber to landed gentry.
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