Birmingham goldsmith and jewellery maker Ruth Chipperfield, 34, from Hall Green, had two of her diamonds commissioned for the ...

This is the enticing opening scene of Joan, a new ITV six-part series, based on the true life of Joan Hannington, Britain’s ...

Joan Hannington stole diamonds for the thrill and to raise funds to rescue her daughter from foster care - but viewers wonder if she went to prison ...

The name of Joan's daughter was changed for the ITV drama series which depicts the jewel thief's life in 1980s London ...

ITV's Joan is the latest drama series to take over our Sunday evenings, telling the true story of Joan Hannington, one of the UK's most notorious thieves in the 1980s.

The life and crime of notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington has been the focus of a new ITV drama. The notorious jewel thief, who was also known as The Godmother, operated in London's criminal ...

Joan Hannington’s life and crimes are the focus of ITV’s Joan, but some changes have been made for the six-part series and ...

Joan Hannington with her son Benny Banks at the launch of ITV series Joan (Image: PA) The ITV drama changed many real-life elements and names. For instance, Joan's daughter Debbie was renamed ...

Throughout ITV’s Joan, Joan Hannington’s love for her daughter and determination to give her a better life drove her forwards ...

The stars of Joan - Frank Dillane and Gershwyn Eustache Junior - have defended the real life Joan Hannington after the show sparked a big debate ...