Heralded by many as a work of genius by artist William Hogarth - A Harlots Progress was created by using sketches of prostitutes in the early 18th Century. This film follows William Hogarth (Toby Jones) and looks at the facts of his life, and also focuses on he life of a 22 year old prostitute who supposedly became his inspriation.

From the creator of the forthcoming major Channel 4 drama series 'City of Vice', this prequel of sorts shows the graphic depiction of the squalor, sex and general tone of 1800's London.