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BBC Drama Fingersmith

BBC Drama Fingersmith

Description: Drama set in Dickensian London adapted from the novel by Sarah Waters. Conman Richard Rivers enlists the help of petty thief, Sue Trinder in his plot to rob a wealthy heiress.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2005
First episode air date: March 27, 2005
Director: Aisling Walsh
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Serial, MORE
Networks: BBC, BBC One
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