His name appears before the credits in episode one, so who was Martin Maynard? Here’s what you need to know about him.

Joan episode 1 was in memory of Martin Maynard and some people might be wondering who he was after this special dedication

ITV's Joan is the latest true crime drama to have us (and everyone else) obsessed. The six-part series is based on the memoir of one of Britain's most notorious thieves Joan Hannington (played by Sophie Turner in the series), who stole millions of pounds worth of diamonds and jewels in the 1980s.

Martin Maynard was remembered with a title card at the end of the first episode of Joan.

Sophie Turner starred in the first episode of ITV's new series Joan, but viewers were left confused after the tribute to a crew member at the end of the show

ITV's new series 'Joan' has premiered, featuring Sophie Turner and Frank Dillane as the lead characters Joan and Boisie Hannington. The show, inspired by true events, follows Joan as she escapes her criminal ex-partner to protect her daughter.

ITV's new drama Joan aired on Sunday night, with Sophie Turner and Frank Dillane starring as Joan and Boisie Hannington, with viewers noticed a tribute to a co-star

The first episode aired on Sunday evening (September 29) and saw a young Joan leave her daughter Kelly in foster care to keep her safe from her abusive ex. She subsequently moved to London, where she stole her first jewels and met the man who would ultimately become her husband one day: Boisie Hannington.