The Game of Thrones actress isn’t playing the victim any more. She talks motherhood, misogyny and why stepping into the shoes of a diamond-swallowing crime boss proved irresistible

Sophie Turner returns to the small screen with a sparkle in "Joan," a new drama about a jewellery thief so prolific she became known as "the Godmother" in Britain's criminal underworld. But despite her aptitude for pilfering wigs,

Despite her talent for stealing wigs, diamonds, and faking accents, 'Joan' is as much a story about a mother's dedication to her child (played by Mia Millichamp-Long) as it is a heist caper, reports 'Variety'.

The highly anticipated Joan starring Sophie Turner lands will premiere on free-to-air channel ITV1 on Sunday, September 29 at 9pm BST. New episodes will then air on Mondays and Sundays at the same time for its six episode run. Alternatively, all six episodes will be made available on ITVX on the morning of September 29.

Sophie Turner has undergone an ‘80s makeover in new pictures from ITV drama Joan – which Digital Spy can bring you exclusively. The new series, which debuts later this month, sees the Game of Thrones star portray real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington as she balances life as a mother and criminal.

Actor Sophie Turner makes her return to the small screen with quite a meaty role in Joan. The British drama is about a jewellery thief, who was so prolific that she became known as "the Godmother" in Britain's criminal underworld.

This is all you need to know about Joan on ITV - full cast list including Sophie Turner, plot, trailer, when it's on TV and if it's based on a true story.