SERIES INFO Genre: Drama Crime Stars: Sophie Turner, Frank Dillane, Kirsty J Curtis, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Laura Aikman Series Plot: Joan is inspired by the true story of notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington.Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable, 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 - she embarks on a thrilling and highstakes journey that challenges her every limit while driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.
EPISODE INFO Title: Episode 1 Airdate: 2024-09-29 Episode plot: In 1985, young Kent mother Joan O'Connell is trapped in a catastrophic relationship with criminal Gary Darvil, but she flees after he brings danger to their door and takes drastic action to keep her six-year-old daughter Kelly safe. Attempting to build a new life, Joan begins working in her sister's salon and gets a job at a jewellery store, where one impetuous action then changes her life.