Vanity Fair (1967)

Based on Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray

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.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Two
Duration: 46'35''
Broadcast date: 1967

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Literary Resource

More episodes from this series

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

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

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

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

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.