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Miniseries

3 episodes · 27th March 2005

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 127th March 2005 Sue Trinder is a "fingersmith"—a pickpocket—living in the London slums. Orphaned as an infant, she was raised by Mrs. Sucksby, who trained her to be a thief. When Richard "Gentleman" Rivers comes to them with an elaborate scheme to swindle the rich Maud Lilly of her inheritance, Sue agrees to befriend Maud by becoming her maid. But as Sue and Maud grow closer, Sue begins to doubt her commitment to the scam. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 23rd April 2005 After conspiring to leave Briar Court and marrying Rivers, Maud reveals that she has been in on the scam from the beginning. Desperate to be free from the prison of her uncle's house, Maud agrees to Rivers's plan to betray Sue, not expecting her feelings for the young woman to go beyond friendship. Then, a shocking truth comes to light that turns her world upside down. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 310th April 2005 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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01 Sally Hawkins profile Sally Hawkinsas Sue Trinder 02 Elaine Cassidy profile Elaine Cassidyas Maud Lilly 03 Rupert Evans profile Rupert Evansas Richard 'Gentleman' Rivers 04 Charles Dance profile Charles Danceas Mr. Chistopher Lilly 05 Imelda Staunton profile Imelda Stauntonas Mrs. Sucksby 06 Polly Hemingway profile Polly Hemingwayas Mrs. Stiles 07 David Troughton profile David Troughtonas Mr. Ibbs 08 Sarah Badel profile Sarah Badelas Mrs. Frobisher 09 Bronson Webb profile Bronson Webbas John Vroom 10 Richard Durden profile Richard Durdenas Mr. Hawtrey 11 Michelle Dockery profile Michelle Dockeryas Betty 12 Aisling Walsh profile Aisling WalshDirector / Creator
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