Joan
Inspired by the true story of Joan Hannington - the UK's most notorious female jewel thief - this is a journey from destitution to skilled diamond thievery set against the backdrop of 1980s London.
Director: Richard Laxton
Joan — Episode 1
Kent, 1985: Joan O'Connell is a young mother trapped in a catastrophic relationship with criminal Gary Darvil - she flees and takes drastic action to keep her six-year-old daughter Kelly…
Joan — Episode 2
Joan falls for Boisie who recognises her innate talent, enjoys the spoils of crime in glamorous Spain, and faces scrutiny over her role as a mother.
Joan — Episode 3
Joan rises to new heights with the theft of a valuable painting and a daring ring switch, and Boisie falls for Joan while Kelly slips further away than ever.
Joan — Episode 4
Joan and Boisie buy an engagement ring while the police search for the missing Stubbs painting at Boisie's store; the police find nothing, but Joan is adamant they have to…
Joan — Episode 5
Determined to escape the wrath of the IRA and a lengthy sentence, Joan masterminds an risky inside man heist... but will she have to leave Kelly behind?
Joan — Episode 6
As the heist day approaches, Joan's nerves escalate; when disaster strikes, she's forced to decide between pursuing her dream of a happy family or confronting the consequences head-on.
