Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner portrays diamond thief and abused wife Joan Harrington, who became a notorious criminal in 1980s London's underworld - but some scenes hit a little close to home

The Game of Thrones actress plays the lead role of Joan Hannington, one of London's most notorious crime bosses, in this highly anticipated ITV drama

Actress Sophie Turner joined by jewel thief Joan Hannington at ITV drama launch - Hannington, who will be played by Turner, wore a yellow, red and blue outfit, with a light blue necklace to the event in London.

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner was joined by real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington at the launch of ITV drama Joan in London on Thursday night

Sophie Turner says the son of real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington appears in the upcoming ITV drama based on his mother's life. Set in London in the 1980s, the six-part drama Joan tells the story of how the "mother, lover, liar, thief" came to notoriety and is inspired by Hannington's memoir.

The Game of Thrones actor portrays Britain's most notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in ITV's new true crime drama Joan.

Sophie Turner is set to star as a real-life notorious jewel thief in a new ITV true crime drama. Turner, who rocketed to fame off the back of her performance as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones is coming to ITV screens in order to play legendary diamond thief Joan Hannington.

ITV's crime drama Joan, starring Sophie Turner, has finally confirmed a release date. The Game of Thrones star plays real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington in the six-part drama, premiering on ITV1 and ITVX on September 29.