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  1. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › tvMeet Joan, the ‘Godmother’ diamond thief who now lives a quiet...

    4 days ago · Meet Joan, the ‘Godmother’ diamond-eating thief who now lives a quiet life by the sea. The woman at the centre of ITV’s latest drama swallowed jewels for a living and her crimes earned her...

  2. inews.co.uk › culture › televisionIs Joan based on a true story? The real-life tale of jewel thief...

    Sep 26, 2024 · Joan, a new crime drama that begins airing on ITV this week, is based on real life events of a notorious jewel thief referred to as “The Godmother”.

  3. www.leeds-live.co.uk › news › celebs-tvTrue story of Joan Harrington - what happened to her and where is...

    4 days ago · Often referred to as 'the Godmother', Joan Hannington was a notorious figure in London's criminal underworld. Born in Acton, Joan Hannington was the youngest of six children born to Irish parents Richard and Josephine O'Leary. She recounted living a life marked by poverty and abuse at the hands of her violent father.

  4. www.cosmopolitan.com › uk › entertainmentThe true story of ITV's Joan: Where is the real Joan Hannington?

    3 days ago · Sophie plays notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington, so what is the real Joan's story and where is she now? Here's what you need to know.

  5. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk › news › celebs-tvJoan on ITV's Boisie Hannington was an antiques dealer who met...

    4 days ago · The ITV series Joan is inspired by the real life of notorious diamond thief Joan Hannington, whose second husband Benny Boisie was an antiques dealer and high class thief.

  6. metro.co.uk › 2024/09/29 › im-real-joan-never-heard-sophie‘I’m the real Joan – I’ve never heard of Sophie Turner until now’

    4 days ago · Joan retired from her life of crime shortly after the death of her husband Boisie who died in an explosion in an arson attack. Sophie Turner said playing Joan was ‘the thrill of her career’

  7. www.radiotimes.com › tv › dramaJoan true story | Inspiration behind ITV drama | Radio Times

    3 days ago · Is ITV's new series, Joan, based on a true story? Inspiration behind the drama explained, as well as the real-life story of Joan Hannington.