Who Is the Real Joan Hannington?

Born in 1957,Joan Hannington was one of six children in a working-class Irish household.

Later, Hannington married convicted armed robber Ray Pavey at the age of 17.

Sophie Turner with her arm on top of a car door, posing with a fur coat and red lips in ‘Joan’ series.

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In the series, Ray is replaced by the character Gary (Nick Blood).

On another occasion, Ray allegedly threw Hannington out of a moving car.

Soon, Hannington walked out of the relationship and Debbie was put into foster care.

Sophie Turner sitting on a beach chair, wearing sunglasses and a colorful outfit in ‘Joan’ Series.

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Hannington then lied her way into a job at a jeweler in London’s West End.

With some quick thinking,Hannington decided to swallow the gems.

In her very first attempt, Hannington swallowed stones worth almost 800,000 (via The Sun).

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Unlike what the show suggests, Hannington did not walk out of her job at the jeweler immediately.

The series costars Frank Dillane and tells the story of real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington.

How Did Joan Hannington Steal Diamonds?

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Hannington’s love for diamonds and precious stones continued over the course of her association with Boisie.

Covered in expensive fur coats, Hannington would arrive at high-end jewelry stores in a hired high-end car.

In the garb of wanting to genuinely purchase jewelry, HanningtonHanningtonstudy and memorize her favorites from the collection.

Sophie Turner in the role of Joan Hannington in ‘Joan’

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According to Hannington, she possessed 11 fur coats and 2,000 pairs of shoes at one point.

However, Hannington did face her fair share of challenges following her criminal life.

Where Is Joan Hannington Now?

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A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime.

Boisie’s unfortunate death exposed Hannington to the consequences of chasing a criminal life.

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Unfortunately, Hanningtonwasn’t able to get custody of her daughter Debbiefrom social services.

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In any case,Joanis poised to be this season’s crime drama to watch out for.

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