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Netflix Adds BAFTA-Winning Fred and Rose West Drama 'Appropriate Adult' to Catalog

The 2011 series, now streaming on Netflix and ITVX, revisits the chilling case through the lens of Janet Leach, Fred West's court-appointed 'appropriate adult.'

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Overview

  • Netflix has added the BAFTA-winning drama 'Appropriate Adult' to its platform, capitalizing on the success of its documentary 'Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story.'
  • The drama originally aired on ITV in 2011 and focuses on Janet Leach, a volunteer tasked with ensuring Fred West understood legal proceedings during police interviews.
  • Emily Watson stars as Janet Leach, earning a BAFTA for Best Actress for her portrayal, alongside Dominic West as Fred West and Monica Dolan as Rose West.
  • Netflix's documentary features exclusive police video, unheard audio recordings, and new interviews with victims' families, shedding light on the trauma and closure sought over decades.
  • 'Appropriate Adult' explores the personal and legal complexities surrounding Fred West's confessions, offering a dramatized perspective on one of Britain's most notorious criminal cases.