Joan Hannington, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her 20s, is a devoted mother to her 6-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances along the way, Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief.
Joan: based on real life events
Based on Joan Hannington's memoir, “I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief,”
Worth reading and this tv series looks good