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Vanity Fair

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Vanity Fair

1987- 1987

1 Seasons

16 Episodes

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Overview

In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

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Eve Matheson

Eve Matheson

Rebecca 'Becky' Sharp

Creative team

Created by: Alexander Baron
Produced by: Terrance Dicks

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