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Joan new drama ITV1 Sunday evening

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Bea65 Sun 29-Sept-24 11:36:17

Drama set in the 1980s where a mother steals diamonds from the shop she works in…Joan character is played by Sophie Turner -born in Northampton and best known for her role in Game of Thrones as Sansa Stark..also she is an activist for WOMEN INTERNATIONAL helping women survivors of sexual violence ..
Think I will enjoy this drama…

Bea65 Sun 29-Sept-24 21:50:43

And the 80s soundtracks😊

Lisaangel10 Sun 29-Sept-24 22:20:29

Excellent start. Looking forward to tomorrow night.

Moonwatcher1904 Sun 29-Sept-24 22:32:56

It's really good. We're on Episode 4 already.

merlotgran Sun 29-Sept-24 22:38:22

I didn’t think I’d like it but I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s episode.

silverlining48 Sun 29-Sept-24 22:59:04

I enjoyed it too and will watch tomorrow.

Catterygirl Mon 30-Sept-24 00:10:59

It’s very good.

Allsorts Mon 30-Sept-24 07:17:14

It's good, but how the children suffer when mother is in a bad relationship.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 30-Sept-24 07:22:35

It is a true story, no doubt enhanced for TV.

The real Joan was involved with the production and is alive and kicking.

Astitchintime Mon 30-Sept-24 07:25:14

I tuned in last night but it is not for me I'm afraid.

TerriBull Mon 30-Sept-24 09:23:55

I enjoyed it, I' think I'll be sticking with it, I dump so many drama series after a couple or so episodes. I've never seen Sophie Turner before, having read about her. Game of Thrones has passed me by, I thought she was good in the part.

harrysgran Mon 30-Sept-24 21:48:30

I am enjoying this and the sound track is good

Mancjules Mon 30-Sept-24 22:16:12

Love the way some dramas use the soundtrack to tell a story. Just watching series 2 of Funny Woman. A real treat. Joan is next on my list!

Lisaangel10 Mon 30-Sept-24 22:19:30

Wouldn’t be surprised if she doesn’t get an award for Joan. Never seen her before this.

henetha Mon 30-Sept-24 23:31:14

I really like this.

silverlining48 Tue 01-Oct-24 10:02:01

I am enjoying this too, thought it was two parts but next episode is at the weekend I think. Well worth a watch.

aonk Tue 01-Oct-24 13:11:06

I’m glad I’ve started to watch this. The first 2 episodes were so interesting and well acted and I’m looking forward to the rest. I can’t watch ahead as DH likes to watch programmes when they are “on!”

Aldom Tue 01-Oct-24 13:51:00

A good story (I didn't know it was a true story) extremely well acted. Very believable. An insight into the lives of people who have had a less than happy start in life and the consequences that can sometimes
follow.

Cossy Tue 01-Oct-24 14:35:28

I’m loving this, we are just about to start episode 4. I didn’t realise this was based on a true autobiography and that Joan is alive and well and living in England!

Bea65 Tue 01-Oct-24 16:13:45

If you have itvX you can binge watch…as it’s still raining here in THE MIDLANDS, am going to see if I can watch as much as I can 👌

Dottydots Tue 01-Oct-24 19:06:24

I'm enjoying it. I don't know how anyone can swallow diamonds. I have enough trouble swallowing my pills.

BlueBelle Tue 01-Oct-24 19:09:52

Just watched the first one on my iPad and enjoyed it she’s playing a great part

Tenko Tue 01-Oct-24 20:49:12

I’m watching it and have got to episode 4 on itvx .
Sophie Turner is really good in this . I love that she can transform herself with wigs , makeup and accents .
I’m also loving the 80s clothes and music .

Allsorts Tue 01-Oct-24 21:00:25

I am watching it on catch up I think she buried the diamonds under spaghetti junction, believe me you would not walk there a woman on her own and dressed like she was. Tough men went in two’s.

Nannan2 Wed 02-Oct-24 11:52:23

My son told me she was in the game of thrones(neither of us watch it) but also in a marvel film or some such, but more famously for being married to one of the Jonas brothers (i always get them mixed up) He divorced her because she always wanted to go out partying but he just wanted to stay home with the kids! (Apparently)😐Son said it was all in the news at the time.As for Joan, she was quite good in it i think, but as i binge watched it over 2 nights, i wont spoil it, but personally i think ending was obvious what was coming, and i was a bit dissapointed.I think its so they can bring it back if it gets good reviews.