Vanity Fair (1987) | 2: Vauxhall Gardens
Based on Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky is determined to make her way in society. First she needs a rich husband and she already has her trap set.
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- Type: Adaptation
- Channel: BBC One
- Duration: 29'56''
- Broadcast date: 1987
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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