Overview

• The four-part drama, made with Ann Ming’s input, finished its broadcast run across August 31, September 1, 7 and 8 on ITV and is available to stream on ITVX.
• The series portrays Ann Ming’s 15-year effort to change the double jeopardy rule after her daughter Julie Hogg’s 1989 murder, enabling a 2006 retrial and conviction.
• Viewers and regional outlets reported strong reactions to Sheridan Smith’s portrayal, calling her performance one of her best.
• Smith told fans she was “absolutely overwhelmed” by the response and shared that she feels a lasting bond with Ann Ming, marking it with a lioness tattoo.
• Coverage reiterates that the Parole Board’s recommendation to move William ‘Billy’ Dunlop to open conditions was blocked in March, and he remains held under closed conditions.