A new drama about the Soham murder case
DRAMA 9PM, CHANNEL 5
The 2002 investigation into the murder of Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells is revisited from the perspective of Maxine
Carr in this sensitively handled crime drama. Carr, a classroom assistant to Holly and Jessica, was reviled in the press as ‘Britain’s Most Hated Woman’ and sentenced to three-and-a-half years for giving a false alibi for her caretaker fiancé Ian Huntley, who was found guilty of their murders. This first of three episodes shines a light on the toxic relationship between Carr ( Jemma Carlton) and controlling Huntley (Line of Duty’s Scott Reid), and reveals why she felt compelled to lie for him Continues until Wednesday. ★★★★ TL
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