Joan

Set in the fun, brash, aspirational world of 1980s London, Joan is a powerful female story inspired by the life of the UK’s most notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington.

Kent, 1985. Joan O'Connell, a young mother trapped in a catastrophic relationship with criminal Gary Darvil flees when he brings danger to their door.

Joan falls for Boisie who recognises her innate talent. She enjoys the spoils of crime in glamorous Spain, but faces scrutiny over her role as a mother.

Joan rises to new heights: the theft of a valuable painting and an audacious ring switch. Boisie falls for Joan while Kelly slips further away than ever.

An attempt to sell the stolen painting goes wrong, landing Joan in a perilous situation.

Determined to escape the wrath of the IRA and a lengthy sentence, Joan masterminds an audacious inside man heist. But will she have to leave Kelly behind?

As the heist day approaches, Joan's nerves escalate. When disaster strikes, she's forced to decide: pursue her dream of a happy family or confront the consequences head-on.