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Vanity Fair

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S1 E16 · Old Acquaintance

Sunday, December 20, 1987

About Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on September 6, 1987. It has 1 season and 16 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 16 "Old Acquaintance", aired on December 20, 1987.

In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

Drama

Last updated September 15, 2026

Episodes

16 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1987 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 38 years ago

In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

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E16

16. Old Acquaintance

Finale 38 years ago
E15

15. Our Friend the Major

38 years ago
E14

14. After the Battle

38 years ago
E13

13. A Vulgar Incident

38 years ago
E12

12. The Very Best of Company

38 years ago
E11

11. Struggles and Trials

39 years ago
E10

10. How to Live Well on Nothing a Year

39 years ago
E9

9. Widow and Mother

39 years ago
E8

8. The Girl I Left Behind Me

39 years ago
E7

7. Amelia Invades the Low Countries

39 years ago
E6

6. A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon

39 years ago
E5

5. Who Played on the Piano?

39 years ago
E4

4. Arcadian Simplicity

39 years ago
E3

3. Crawley of Queen's Crawley

39 years ago
E2

2. Vauxhall Gardens

39 years ago
E1

1. Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Open the Campaign

39 years ago

Cast & crew

Created by Alexander Baron

Rebecca Saire

Amelia Sedley
Simon Dormandy

William Dobbin
Jack Klaff

Rawdon Crawley
David Swift

Mr Sedley
James Saxon

Joseph 'Jos' Sedley
Gillian Raine

Mrs Sedley
Benedict Taylor

George Osborne
Robert Lang

Mr Osborne
Jane Gambier

Maria Osborne
Freddie Jones

Sir Pitt Crawley
Shaughan Seymour

Pitt Crawley
Philippa Urquhart

Miss Briggs
Ray Mort

Raggles
John Shrapnel

Lord Steyne
Adrian Ross Magenty

Tom Stubble
Hilda Fenemore

Mrs Firkin

Vanity Fair FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 20, 1987.

When did the latest episode of Vanity Fair come out?

The most recent episode of Vanity Fair, Season 1 Episode 16 "Old Acquaintance", aired on December 20, 1987.

How many seasons of Vanity Fair are there?

Vanity Fair has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.

When did Vanity Fair first air?

Vanity Fair first aired on BBC One on September 6, 1987.

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Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: September 6, 1987
Last aired: December 20, 1987
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 16
Network: BBC One
Created by: Alexander Baron
Episode length: 35 min
Language: English
Country: GB

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Episodes

16. Old Acquaintance

15. Our Friend the Major

14. After the Battle

13. A Vulgar Incident

12. The Very Best of Company

11. Struggles and Trials

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8. The Girl I Left Behind Me

7. Amelia Invades the Low Countries

6. A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon

5. Who Played on the Piano?

4. Arcadian Simplicity

3. Crawley of Queen's Crawley

2. Vauxhall Gardens

1. Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Open the Campaign