Sophie Turner

Behind the scenes of ITV's jewel thief drama Joan

Defined by shoulder pads, cut-crease eyeshadow, stone-washed denim and statement haircuts, the unmistakable 1980s aesthetic is a gift for television. Weve seen 80s Bristol in The Fence, Londons 80s gay scene in Its a Sin and the early Diana years in The Crown. Now its the turn of Londons elite criminals in Joan.

ITV confirms slate of dramas featuring James Norton, Sophie Turner and Anna Maxwell Martin

James Norton cradles a child, standing close to the sea

Among them is Playing Nice, starring James Norton (Happy Valley) as a father faced with an impossible choice. After learning two toddlers were switched at birth, their parents must decide whether to keep the children they’ve been raising, or swap to be with their biological sons. Pete (Norton) and Maddie (Niamh Algar) seem to be in agreement with the other couple, Miles (James McArdle) and Lucy (Jessica Brown Findlay). That is, until ulterior motives rise to the surface.

Sophie Turner in first look image for thrilling ITV drama

Frank Dillane and Sophie Turner in new ITV drama Joan

Turner (Game of Thrones) will star as Joan Hannington, a woman who catapults herself from penniless young mother to notorious jewel thief.

Joan is a bold and brash mother in her twenties, trapped in a catastrophically unsuccessful marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary’s criminal activities go a step too far and he is forced to go on the run, Joan takes the chance for a new life with her daughter.