This series had at least two things going for it, in my view. Creator/director Sally Wainwright and star Suranne Jones as Anne Lister. It presents an interesting juxtaposition: it is a costume drama from the early 1800s, but also tells the story of a woman who tried to live her life as a man, quite amazing at that time. The story held my interest easily, with strong writing and, as is always the case with…
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Suranne Jones
Anne Lister
Sophie Rundle
Ann Walker
Gemma Whelan
Marian Lister
Gemma Jones
Aunt Anne Lister
Timothy West
Jeremy Lister
Rosie Cavaliero
Elizabeth Cordingley
Joe Armstrong
Samuel Washington
Amelia Bullmore
Eliza Priestley
Shaun Dooley
Jeremiah Rawson
Vincent Franklin
Christopher Rawson
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FAQ about Gentleman Jack
What is Gentleman Jack about?
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time period, a part of her plan is to help the fate of her own family - by taking a wife.
When was Gentleman Jack released?
Gentleman Jack was released in 2019.
What genres does Gentleman Jack belong to?
Gentleman Jack is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Gentleman Jack?
The cast of Gentleman Jack includes Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle, Gemma Whelan, Gemma Jones, Timothy West.
How many seasons of Gentleman Jack are there?
Gentleman Jack has 2 season(s) and 16 episodes.