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Vicky Jessop

Behind the scenes on ITVX’s The Confessions of Frannie Langton: “Bridgerton is a fantasy”

When writing her debut novel, author Sara Collins had one thought in mind: “What if Jane Eyre was black, and shagged the madwoman in the attic?”

Welcome to The Confessions of Frannie Langton. Originally published in 2019 to roaring acclaim, this most unusual of love stories is making the transition to the big screen with the upcoming release of the new series of the same name on ITVX, the channel’s new streaming service.

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