Season 2 • Episode 7
LatestThe story of Sidney Harry Fox, accused of murdering his mother in 1929.
Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Presented by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.
Acting
Robert Morley's magnificently arch narration steals every scene.
Production
Lavish period recreation on a BBC budget that shouldn't work but does.
Creator
Pieter Rogers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert Morley was so invested he reportedly kept case files in his dressing room and would argue about verdicts with the crew.
The series revived interest in forgotten female defendants just as second-wave feminism was interrogating legal bias—coincidence or brilliant timing? You decide.
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