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Is Vanity Fair coming back?

Vanity Fair (1998–1998) — drama · romance on BBC One

The answer: Concluded December 6, 1998.
Vanity Fair poster
Genre
Drama · Romance
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
November 1, 1998
Ended
December 6, 1998
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair ended on December 6, 1998, on BBC One. The series was a drama and romance adaptation of the classic novel, originally premiering in 1998. It was a six-episode miniseries that depicted the story of Becky Sharp, a woman determined to climb the social ladder despite her humble beginnings. Throughout the series, Becky used her wit, charm, and resourcefulness to navigate the complexities of 19th-century society, often exploiting those around her to achieve her goals. Set in the early 19th century, the show explored themes of ambition, social class, and manipulation. It portrayed Becky’s journey from poverty to wealth, highlighting her interactions with a cast of characters including Mr. Pitt Crawley, Rawdon Crawley, and William Dobbin. The series focused on her relentless pursuit of success and the moral ambiguities involved in her strategies, capturing the social dynamics of the period. The cast included Natasha Little as Becky Sharp, Anton Lesser as Mr. Pitt Crawley, Nathaniel Parker as Rawdon Crawley, and Philip Glenister as William Dobbin.

Vanity Fair episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
December 6, 1998 S1·E6 Part 6
November 29, 1998 S1·E5 Part 5
November 22, 1998 S1·E4 Part 4
November 15, 1998 S1·E3 Part 3
November 8, 1998 S1·E2 Part 2
November 1, 1998 S1·E1 Part 1

Vanity Fair cast

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