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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

Name: The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig, James Bowers, Colin Buchanan, Trevyn McDowell

1996, English, on ITV1. Created by Dominic Minghella & Andrew Davies.

Notorious. Scandalous. Unforgettable!

Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll Flanders has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. She goes through five husbands and countless lovers to escape a life on the streets. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she isn't above picking a pocket or two! All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inevitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and she is soon facing the noose. As her execution approaches, she devises on last desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode length: 50 min
Status: Ended in 1996

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S1 E4: Part 4

Aired 9 December 1996

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1996 · 4 episodes · 10.0/10

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First aired: 1 December 1996
Last aired: 9 December 1996
Network: ITV1
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Type: Miniseries

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What The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is based on

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is based on Moll Flanders, a 1722 novel by Daniel Defoe, published by William Rufus Chetwood.

Novel · 1722
Moll Flanders
By Daniel Defoe
Published by William Rufus Chetwood
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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each.

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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Who created The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders?

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders was created by Dominic Minghella and Andrew Davies and stars Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig, James Bowers.

What is The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders based on?

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders is based on Moll Flanders, a 1722 novel by Daniel Defoe, published by William Rufus Chetwood.