Series

Fingersmith

“Two young women, one passion.”

★ 7.3(98)20051 season

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Good to know

Creator: Aisling Walsh
Release date: 2005-03-27
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Sally Head Productions

About Fingersmith

Fingersmith is a 2005 web series in the Drama, Mystery and Crime genres, created by Aisling Walsh, starring Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy and Rupert Evans. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 98 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fingersmith in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 2005

Cast

Sally Hawkins

Sue Trinder

Elaine Cassidy

Maud Lilly

Rupert Evans

Richard 'Gentleman' Rivers

Charles Dance

Mr. Chistopher Lilly

Imelda Staunton

Mrs. Sucksby

Polly Hemingway

Mrs. Stiles

David Troughton

Mr. Ibbs

Sarah Badel

Mrs. Frobisher

Bronson Webb

John Vroom

Richard Durden

Mr. Hawtrey

Michelle Dockery

Betty

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookmarriage of conveniencevictorian englanddeceptionlesbian relationshipminiseriespsychiatric wardlgbtclass distinctionwoman directorabuse19th centurylesbian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fingersmith in South Africa?+

Fingersmith is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fingersmith on Netflix?+

Fingersmith is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of Fingersmith are there?+

Fingersmith has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in Fingersmith?+

Fingersmith stars Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance and Imelda Staunton.

When did Fingersmith come out?+

Fingersmith is a 2005 web series created by Aisling Walsh.

What genre is Fingersmith?+

Fingersmith is Drama, Mystery and Crime series.

Who created Fingersmith?+

Fingersmith was created by Aisling Walsh.