ITV is back at it again with a brilliant dramatisation of a true life story. Off the back of Mr Bates vs. The Post Office comes Joan, which sees Sophie Turner take on the role of a diamond thief. But where is the real Joan Hannington now?

ITV's Joan follows the story of a devoted mother with a secret double life, brilliantly portrayed by Sophie Turner. The six-part series will tell the thrilling true story of Britain's most notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington, who will do anything she can to protect her daughter.

Boisie is a major character in ITV's Joan and you might be wondering if he's based on a real person and what happened to him

ITV will air its new drama Joan this week - here's the true story behind Sophie Turner's character Joan Hannington

Joan, which stars Game Of Thrones Sophie Turner, is an ITV drama series based on the real-life story of Joan Hannington, The Godmother in the criminal underworld of 1980s London

Joan airs on ITV on September 29 and is inspired by the life of the UK's biggest diamond thief, Joan Hannington, and her romance with antiques dealer, Boisie.

Sophie plays notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington, so what is the real Joan’s story and where is she now? Here’s what you need to know.

Sophie Turner, best known for her role in Game of Thrones, is set to star in the new ITV crime drama Joan, which delves into the life of one of the UK's most infamous jewel thieves. Joan Hannington entered the criminal underworld in the 1980s when she began stealing diamonds for the thrill and to raise funds to rescue her daughter Kelly - real name Debbie - from foster care.