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18+First Aired: 19871 Season

Vanity Fair

Series Overview

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

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 16 Episodes

35 min per episode

Air Date Window

1987 – 1987

Premiered: Sun, Sep 6, 1987

Created By
Alexander BaronAlexander Baron

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 20, 1987

Season 1, Episode 16: “Old Acquaintance”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

vanity fair 1987 introduction and opening titles

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2019-05-30

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alexander Baron

Screenplay & Story

William Makepeace Thackeray

Original Score & Music

Nigel Hess

Film Editing

Ian Collins

Producers

Terrance Dicks

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:William Makepeace Thackeray

Department Leadership Roster

Terrance Dicks

Terrance Dicks

Producer

Nigel Hess

Nigel Hess

Original Music Composer

Ian Collins

Editor

Gavin Davies

Production Design

Joyce Hawkins

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 18+

18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vanity Fair.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanity Fair

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Vanity Fair about?

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

How many seasons does Vanity Fair have?

Vanity Fair comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Vanity Fair?

Key cast members in Vanity Fair include Eve Matheson.

Who created or directed Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair was developed and directed by Alexander Baron.