I Fought the Law is an upcoming British true crime television series for ITVX starring Sheridan Smith.[1]
| I Fought the Law | |
|---|---|
| Genre | True Crime |
| Based on | For the Love of Julie by Ann Ming |
| Screenplay by | Jamie Crichton |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Liza Marshall Charlotte Webber |
| Production company |
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| Original release | |
| Network | ITVX |
Premise
editBereaved British mother Ann Ming and her husband, Charlie, embarked on a long campaign to overturn the 800-year-old British double jeopardy law, which prevented people being tried twice for the same offence. In 2006, a man was jailed for life for the murder in 1989 of Ming's daughter Julie, despite previous mistrials.[2]
Cast
edit- Sheridan Smith as Ann Ming
Production
editThe series is based on Ann Ming's book For the Love of Julie. Ming is working as a consultant on the show, which is written by Jamie Crichton and has the working title I Fought The Law.[3] The series is produced by Hera Pictures with Liza Marshall and Charlotte Webber as executive producers. All3Media International will distribute the series globally. Sheridan Smith joined the cast as Ann Ming in May 2024.[4][5]
Filming started in August 2024 in Hartlepool, County Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne, with the title of the series reported as Fight for the Truth as well as I Fought the Law.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ Bellingham, Tye (16 August 2024). "Sheridan Smith pictured filming ITV drama I Fought The Law on Tyneside". ITV.com. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "ITV drama 'I Fought the Law' tells story of Billingham mum". thenorthernecho. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Warner, Sam (2 May 2024). "Sheridan Smith lands lead role in new ITV true crime drama". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Stephen (9 May 2024). "Sheridan Smith to star in ITV's I Fought The Law". Prolific North. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (2 May 2024). "'All Creatures Great And Small' Scribe To Pen ITV Drama About Repeal Of Double Jeopardy Law Starring Sheridan Smith". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Hall, Daniel (13 August 2024). "Sheridan Smith pictured as Teesside mum Ann Ming as filming starts in region for Fight for the Truth". Gazettelive. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Filming starts for Sheridan Smith's new North East-based ITV drama 'Fight for the Truth'". Chroniclelive.co.uk. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Hodgson, Barbara; Buist, Ian (15 August 2024). "Filming in Newcastle under way on ITV's new Sheridan Smith drama". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 17 August 2024.