Nancy
Kind-hearted prostitute with strong conscience.
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been the closest thing to a father Nancy’s ever had, but that doesn't stop him sending her out to any man willing to pay the price. is determined to take Nancy away from that world, but will belonging to one man be any better than belonging to another?
About Bethany Muir
Bethany Muir graduated from Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts but has been acting on television since she was a child. Bethany made her debut in for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One and went on to play the recurring character Ella in for CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Soon after graduating Bethany was cast in the role of Franny Reynolds, wife of the notorious Bruce Reynolds in for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One.
Last year, Bethany appeared in as Janice, a Christian scientist, falsely accused of child abuse.
Charles Dickens's Nancy
Responding to critics of Oliver Twist, Dickens was adamant that Nancy was a realistic character.
Oliver Twist’s first impression of Nancy:
"A couple of young ladies came to see the young gentlemen; one of whom was called Bet, and the other Nancy. They wore a good deal of hair, not very neatly turned up behind, and werer ather untidy about the shoes and stockings. They were not exactly' pretty, perhaps; but they had a great deal of colour in their faces, and looked quite stout and hearty. Being remarkably free and agreeable in their manners, Oliver thought them very nice girls indeed, as there is no doubt they were."
Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist, Chapter 9.
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