Vanity Fair
1987 · 1 season · 16 eps · Drama
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In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Created by Alexander Baron
Network: BBC One
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Eve Matheson Rebecca 'Becky' Sharp
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