Joan soundtrack: A definitive guide to every song in the series 

The British crime television series, Joan, based on the life of the infamous jewel thief Joan Hannington, just made its US debut on the CW network on October 2, 2024. The series is set to air new episodes every subsequent week now, ending with the sixth episode, which also wraps up the story of Hannington and her criminal career.

The series was widely acclaimed when it premiered on ITV and is receiving a similar response in the US currently. It has nearly all the perfect elements for a good crime drama. This includes great actors, a tight script, and some beautiful camera and color work.

Being a period drama set in the tumultuous 1980s, the series also has an exceptional emphasis on the music and the songs, something that the creator and writer Anna Symon also discussed in a press conference ahead of the show's premiere. These songs, which are mostly era-appropriate in the series, add a lot of meaning and depth to the series.

Without further ado, let us dive into the expansive soundtrack of Joan and check out all the songs that are featured over the six episodes of the show.

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Every song featured in Joan

Here are all the songs featured throughout the six episodes of the show.

Episode 1

• Brass in Pocket - Pretenders
• Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
• Tainted Love - Soft Cell
• Time (Clock of the Heart) - Culture Club
• Shout to the Top - The Style Council
• Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
• Take Five - Dave Brubeck
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

Episode 2

• Volver a Empezar (Begin the Beguine) - Julio Iglesias
• Club Tropicana - Wham!
• Just An Illusion - Imagination
• Poison Arrow - ABC
• Kayleigh - Marillion
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

Episode 3

• The Lovecats - The Cure
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

Episode 4

• Love Action (I Believe In Love) - The Human League
• You to Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
• I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
• I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters
• Let's Dance - David Bowie
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

Episode 5

• River Deep, Mountain High - Aretha Franklin
• Angel - Everything but the Girl
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

Episode 6

• Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
• Glitter Girl - Harry Escott feat Rina Mushonga

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What is Joan all about?

Joan is a crime drama television series based on the true events in Joan Hannington's life. Created by Anna Symon for ITV, the series stars Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner as the titular character of the show.

It follows her journey from an abused child who ran away from home to her rise in the British underworld and eventual retirement after many heists with her partner Boisie Hannington. The official synopsis for the show reads:

"Joan Hannington, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her 20s, is a devoted mother to her 6-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances along the way, She becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to create a secure home."

It additionally stars Frank Dillane, Mia Millichamp-Long, Kirsty J. Curtis, Gershwyn Eustache Jr., and Tomi May, among others.

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In the US, the series is exclusively available on the CW channel, where it airs every Wednesday. It will also be available for streaming on the CW app and website.