TV/Film Real Crime Adaptions
REAL CRIME ON TV/FILM
"MANHUNT"
Martin Clunes plays DCI Colin Sutton tracking the serial killer Levi Bellfield
"A CONFESSION"
A Confession tells the story of how Martin Freeman as Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch the serial killer; Christopher Halliwell, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.
"WHITE HOUSE FARM"
Revolves around the true story of a fateful night in August 1985 when five members of the same family are murdered at an Essex farmhouse, and the ensuing police investigation and court case that follows.
"APPROPRIATE ADULT"
Starring Dominic West as Fred West and Emily Watson plays the role of Janet Leach. Appropriate Adult tells the extraordinary story of Gloucester housewife Janet Leach who played a key role in the uncovering of the crimes of Fred and Rosemary West.
"CODE OF A KILLER"
Code of a Killer is a police drama which tells the true story of Alec Jeffreys ' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its introductory use by Detective David Baker in catching the double murderer Colin Pitchfork.
"LITTLE BOY BLUE"
Little Boy Blue is based on the heartbreaking true story of the fight to bring to justice the murderers of 11 year old Rhys Jones.
"HONOUR"
The two-part series follows the investigation that took place after 20-year-old Londoner Banaz Mahmod was killed, her murder arranged by her father and uncle after she left her abusive husband and fell in love with another man.
"DES"
Des is a new three part drama which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
