The Confessions of Frannie Langton

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2022 · 1 season · 4 episodes · 49 min

Accused of murder in Georgian London, Frannie Langton struggles to tell a story that others are determined to write for her. Her journey from a…Read more +Read less −

Accused of murder in Georgian London, Frannie Langton struggles to tell a story that others are determined to write for her. Her journey from a Jamaican plantation to a wealthy English household has been shaped by slavery, exploitation and the demands of powerful people. There, her relationship with Marguerite Benham becomes an intimate and dangerous part of her search for a life of her own. The period mystery centres Frannie’s perspective while exploring the unequal world surrounding the woman she loves.

Drama Crime Mystery

Sapphic characters & cast

Karla-Simone Spence

as Frannie Langton

Main sapphic character

Performer portrait via TVmaze; photographer and reuse rights unconfirmed

Sophie Cookson

as Marguerite Benham

Main sapphic character

Performer portrait via TVmaze; photographer and reuse rights unconfirmed

BEHIND THE SCENES

Details & credits

Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Premiere: 2022-12-08
Finale: 2022-12-08
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Runtime: 49 minutes

Season-specific Western TV draft; supporting arcs distinguished from central romance.

Series promotional artwork via TVmaze; rights holder unconfirmed

Artwork source & permission status

Editorial review approved — rights not independently confirmed

Series promotional artwork via TVmaze; rights holder unconfirmed

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Last researched 2026-10-27. Editorially approved.

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