Vanity Fair (1967)

Duration: 46'35''

Synopsis

The first classic serial in colour. William Thackeray's great story of manners, love and social climbing. Becky Sharpe, played by Susan Hampshire, is a 'lady' with no money, she sets out to climb the social ladder.

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Vanity Fair (1967) | 1: The Famous Little Becky Puppet

Vanity Fair (1967) | 1: The Famous Little Becky Puppet

1967 | 46'35''

The first classic serial in colour. William Thackeray's great story of manners, love and social climbing. Becky Sharpe...

Vanity Fair (1967) | 2: The Dragoon

Vanity Fair (1967) | 2: The Dragoon

1967 | 47'50''

The Sedleys have become bankrupt and Amelia's engagement to George broken off. Becky, now governess to Sir Pitt Crawley's younger childre...

Vanity Fair (1967) | 3: The Celebrated Battle Scene

Vanity Fair (1967) | 3: The Celebrated Battle Scene

1967 | 44'25''

Rawdon has married Becky and been disowned by his aunt. The regiment has been ordered to Belgium and Becky and Amelia hav...

Vanity Fair (1967) | 4: The Wicked Nobleman

Vanity Fair (1967) | 4: The Wicked Nobleman

1967 | 47'50''

Before his death at Waterloo George became infatuated with Becky and caused unhappiness to Amelia. Jos has deserted Amelia and Be...

Vanity Fair (1967) | 5: Vanitas Vanitatum

Vanity Fair (1967) | 5: Vanitas Vanitatum

1967 | 46'43''

Becky has been presented at Court and triumphed in London society. Rawdon has found her in a compromising situation with her benefa...
Other Archive resources
Vanity Fair | BBC One | 1998

Vanity Fair (1998) | Episode 6

Becky faces her toughest challenge yet and Amelia discovers the truth about George.
Vanity Fair | BBC One | 1998

Vanity Fair (1998) | Episode 5

Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.