Episode 1
A meeting between an inspirational teacher and a charismatic student in Buckinghamshire ends up setting the stage for one of the most complex criminal cases in recent memory.
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Ben makes a good first impression on teacher Peter
Duration: 02:28
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Peter Farquhar | Timothy Spall |
| Ann Moore-Martin | Anne Reid |
| Elizabeth Zettl | Sheila Hancock |
| Ann-Marie Blake | Annabel Scholey |
| Ben Field | Eanna Hardwicke |
| Martyn Smith | Conor MacNeill |
| Ian Farquhar | Adrian Rawlins |
| Sue Farquhar | Amanda Root |
| Producer | Frances du Pille |
| Director | Saul Dibb |
Broadcast
- Mon 17 Jul 202321:00
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