18th century highwaywoman in this thrill ride fantasy adventure

Nigel Booth's look at fantasy merry old England

- 

An 18th century proponent of 'girl power' Nell Jackson, widowed from war after being absent for many years, is ambushed by highwayman Isambard Tulley and his gang as she returns home.

But she suddenly starts to kick their butts after she is possessed by a friendly sprite, Billy Blind, and gains superhuman strength. So starts the first episode of Disney+ series Renegade Nell, now showing as a box set on ITVX.

After an altercation with a high born local magistrate, in which his son kills him to inherit his wealth, Nell becomes the most feared person in the country after being framed for his murder.

With the help of the magical sprite, Nell (Louisa Harland) realises that her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined, leading to adventures involving fighting against a magical plot targeting the Queen of England.