8.048 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestBanaz' body is found in Birmingham following a lead from a phone tap, but the DNA evidence is destroyed when a water pipe bursts. More evidence from the phones lead to Banaz' father and uncle standing trial, where their solicitors mount a convincing defence - until Bekhal courageously steps forward to deliver evidence from behind a screen. Meanwhile, Caroline tries to arrange for the last two perpetrators to be extradited from Iraq to the UK.
Based on the heartbreaking true story of Banaz Mahmod, the young Londoner murdered by her own family for falling in love with the wrong man, Honour follows Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode's passionate search to discover the fate of missing 20-year old Banaz.
Acting
Hawes plays Goode with exhausted, furious determination.
Writing
Refuses sensationalism; lets the horror speak for itself.
Creator
Richard Laxton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
DCI Caroline Goode was real, retired in 2018, and consulted on the series — her book 'Banaz: A Very British Honour Killing' is essential reading.
The case directly led to changes in how UK police handle 'honor'-based violence, including mandatory training on recognizing coercion signs in young women.
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