I Fought The Law is a new ITV drama based on the true story of Ann Ming’s long campaign to overturn the 800-year-old British double jeopardy law following the murder of her daughter
The upcoming ITV drama, I Fought The Law, tells the gripping story of Ann Ming’s relentless 17-year campaign to overturn Britain’s ancient double jeopardy law after her daughter’s murder.
Ann and her husband Charlie tirelessly fought to change the law that prohibited individuals from being tried twice for the same crime, following the tragic death of their daughter Julie in 1989.
Julie’s mutilated body was discovered by Ann hidden beneath the bath in her Billingham home, sparking her unwavering determination to bring the murderer to justice.
In 2006, Billy Dunlop was finally sentenced to life imprisonment for Julie’s murder. He had previously faced trial twice in 1991, but due to two juries failing to reach verdicts, he had been set free.
Here’s everything you need to know about the series, including its release date, cast, and number of episodes.
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When does I Fought The Law premiere?
I Fought The Law is set to air on ITV on Sunday, 31 August at 9pm.
Each episode will run for an hour, ending at 10pm, and will also be available for viewing on ITVX.
The episodes will be broadcast on Sundays and Mondays.
How many episodes does I Fought The Law have?
The series consists of four episodes, which will air on the following dates:.
Episode 1 – 31 August.
Episode 2 – 1 September.
Episode 3 – 7 September.
Episode 4 – 8 September.
The first episode’s synopsis reads: “In 1989, Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie Hogg goes missing, but the police shrug off her concerns, suggesting that she must have fled to London to reunite with her estranged husband.
“Knowing in her heart that Julie would never leave her brother Kevin behind, Ann uncovers a mother’s worst nightmare.”
Who is in the cast of I Fought The Law?
Sheridan Smith stars as Ann Ming, and she is a 44 year old English actress and singer known for her roles in The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
Daniel York Loh plays Charlie Ming, with the actor having previously starred in Jade Dragon and Strangers.
Victoria Wyant stars as Julie Hogg, and the up-and-coming actress has previously starred in Foundation.
Enzo Cilenti plays DS Mark Braithwaite and he is known for his roles in The Last Tycoon, Domina and The Serpent Queen.
Other stars include Marlowe Chan-Reeves, Olivia Ng, Jake Davies, Kent Riley, Jack James Ryan, Andrew Lancel, Rufus Jones, Aimée Kelly, Bryony Corrigan and Buddy Wignall-Ho.
I Fought The Law is coming to ITV on August 31