Overview

• I Fought the Law debuts on ITV1 at 9pm on August 31, with all four episodes available to stream on ITVX.
• Sheridan Smith says the role left her emotionally drained, and Ann Ming praises her portrayal, saying nobody could have played it better.
• The drama recounts how Ming’s efforts contributed to the Criminal Justice Act changes that allowed retrials in limited cases, leading to a 2006 conviction.
• William “Billy” Dunlop remains in custody after Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked a Parole Board recommendation this year to move him to an open prison.
• Produced with Ming’s input and filmed in the North East, the series also highlights regional campaigning by The Northern Echo during her fight.