Vanity Fair — Season 1
In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
About this season
In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Episodes (6)
1. Part 1
Aired 1 November 1998 • 51 min
How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.
2. Part 2
Aired 8 November 1998 • 53 min
Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.
3. Part 3
Aired 15 November 1998 • 53 min
Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.
4. Part 4
Aired 22 November 1998 • 53 min
The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.
5. Part 5
Aired 29 November 1998 • 53 min
Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.
6. Part 6
Aired 6 December 1998 • 53 min
Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?