MURDER TRIAL: A DANGEROUS AFFAIR
BAFTA NOMINATED
2 PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES
FIRECREST FILMS FOR BBC2
The second series of Murder Trial details the astonishing case of a missing mother and her three-year-old son - one of the biggest unsolved crimes in Scottish legal history.
80-year-old William MacDowell now stands accused of killing his former lover and her son, disposing of their bodies and covering the whole thing up for over 4 decades.
With remarkable in-court access Murder Trial follows both prosecution and defence as they detail the dramatic twists and turns of this shocking case.
PRESS
"A remarkable two-part documentary... A striking insight into an unusual tragedy. Pick of the Day"
The Guardian
"The spectacle of real justice being enacted by real barristers and jurors makes for compelling viewing - Pick of the Day"
The Times
"Unique and compelling - Pick of the Day"
Daily Mail
"A masterclass in how crime should be reported… Highly recommended"
The Herald
"Extraordinary access... Gripping - Pick of the Day:
Daily Telegraph