Fanny Hill

Fanny Hill

Fanny Hill

Mrs. Brown (2 episodes, 2007)

Esther Davies

Emma (2 episodes, 2007)

Phoebe (2 episodes, 2007)

Mrs Jones / ... (2 episodes, 2007)

Mrs. Cole (2 episodes, 2007)

Louisa (2 episodes, 2007)

Charles Standing

Mr. Croft

Although the word "fanny" is nowadays widely used as British slang for the female genitals, and has been since the 19th century, this connotation was unknown at the time when John Cleland wrote his novel. Consequently, lines such as Mrs Coles's "Be gentle with my little Fanny, sir" would not have been seen as double-entendres.

When Mr. Norbert dies at climax after making love to Fanny, he collapses on top of her, falling toward her left side. But in the next shot while she is calling for help, he is collapsed on her right.

Percival Harding: Is it time to climb on your back now, Fanny?

Fanny Hill: [voiceover] It had all been too much for Mr Norbert. It was a strange and eerie sensation to be lying there with the dart of a dead man lodged inside of me, but nonetheless I was proud to have played my part in enabling him to die a happy man. Whether his soul went to heaven or hell, I leave for others to determine.

Fanny Hill: I must tell you, I have no skills in the millinery, ma'am. I can do plain sewing and a little embroidery, but nothing fancy.