With the first episode of Gentleman Jack just around the corner, we take a look at the characters will be making an appearance in the BBC One drama, which starts at 9pm on Sunday (May 19).
Anne Lister (SURANNE JONES), Aunt Anne Lister (GEMMA JONES), Marian Lister (GEMMA WHELAN), Jeremy Lister (TIMOTHY WEST). Picture: Lookout Point - Photographer: Jay Brooks
Nineteenth-century landowner of Shibden Hall, Anne Lister is Gentleman Jack. Lister was give the nickname by her neighbours as an insult, mocking her masculine appearance and interest in women.
Walker is a wealthy heiress and is seduced by Lister when the pair meet in 1832. She grew up in Lightcliffe and the couple are known "for what is interpreted as the site of the first lesbian marriage to be held in Britain."
Marian is Annes younger sister. Shes concerned by the repercussions of Annes eccentricities, including her siblings administration of the family estate, Shibden Hall.
