Fingersmith
“Two young women, one passion.”
Series Overview
A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Sun, Mar 27, 2005
Aisling WalshLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
As more of Mrs. Sucksby's plot is revealed, Maud escapes to the streets of London, naïve to the dangers lurking around every corner. With nowhere else to go, she seeks the help of one of her uncle's old business associates. At the asylum, Sue is subjected to cruel and inhumane treatments, but she has a trick up her sleeve to gain her freedom and take her revenge.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aisling Walsh
Peter Ransley, Sarah Waters
Richard Blackford
Bryan Oates
Georgina Lowe, Sally Head, Gareth Neame
Department Leadership Roster
Georgina Lowe
Producer
Bryan Oates
Editor
Aisling Walsh
Director
Peter Ransley
Screenplay
Malcolm Thornton
Production Design
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fingersmith
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What is Fingersmith about?
A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.
How many seasons does Fingersmith have?
Fingersmith comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Fingersmith?
Key cast members in Fingersmith include Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance, Imelda Staunton.
Who created or directed Fingersmith?
Fingersmith was developed and directed by Aisling Walsh.