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The Trial: A Murder in the Family

Written by British screenwriter Sarah Quintrell (The Other Bennet Sister) and co-directed by the UK’s Nick Holt and Kath Mattock, this absorbing five-part series skillfully blends fact with fiction. Shot by British cinematographer Simon Tindall, the documentary-drama hybrid features authentic performances from UK actors Michael Gould, Emma Lowndes, Kevin Harvey and Fern Deacon. Produced by London-based Dragonfly Film and Television Productions.

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University lecturer Simon Davis (Michael Gould) is accused of strangling his estranged wife in the family home. While the case, defendant and witnesses are fictional, the judge, lead prosecutor, defence barrister and the jury are real.