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FANNY HILL
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Adapted by Andrew Davies from John Cleland's saucy 18th-century novel, Fanny Hill is the story of a young country girl who, through financial neccessity, falls into prostitution. Forced to take a succession of lovers to survive, she slowly rises to respectability - but only after enjoying wholeheartedly the fruits of her labour.
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Newcomer Rebecca Night stars as the eponymous heroine; Alex Robertson plays her true love, Charles. Alison Steadman is Mrs Brown, owner of a house of ill-repute who first introduces Fanny to the oldest profession in the world. Samantha Bond plays Mrs Coles, owner of a rival establishment, and Hugo Speer is Mr H, one of Fanny's more generous but demanding benefactors.
Eleanor Moran, Executive Producer for the BBC, says: "We are delighted that Andrew Davies is returning to BBC Four with this adaptation. Fanny Hill is a joyous story whose central character has a real passion and zest for life. Andrew's adaptation brings out the joie de vivre of the novel, and is full of his trademark good humour and naughty wit."
Speaking about the adaptation, Andrew Davies says: "Fanny Hill is a book I have enjoyed a lot over the years but I never thought it would be commissioned. I am delighted we will be able to introduce the audience to the novel's great literary qualities as well as its more erotic elements."
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