AFTER impulsively swallowing diamonds in a bid to steal them, Joan Hannington got a taste for the expensive gems. The famous jewel thief's story is now being told in new ITV drama Joan starring ...

This is especially true given that the series is based on the real-life story of British jewel thief Joan Hannington. The British ITV series has received little marketing promotion here in the states.

Joan Hannington, the real-life subject of ITV’s latest true crime series Joan, has spoken out on Sophie Turner’s portrayal of her. The six-part series debuted on the station late last month ...

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

Joan Hannington, who was also known as The Godmother, she was a notorious figure in London's criminal underworld during the 1980s who stole diamonds for the thrill and to raise funds to rescue her ...

Born in Acton, west London, in 1957, Joan Hannington was the youngest of six children to Irish parents Richard and Josephine O’Leary. She endured an unhappy childhood which included poverty and ...

It was a split-second decision that changed the course of Joan Hannington’s life. Working late one evening at a high-end jewellery store in central London, she found herself standing in front of ...

Joan Hannington, also known as The Godmother, was a notorious figure in London's criminal underworld during the 1980s, stealing diamonds for the thrill and to raise funds to rescue her daughter ...

So, who is the real Joan Hannington and what happened to her and her real life daughter Kelly? Read on for everything you need to know about the true story behind the ITV series. Joan Hannington ...