Some of the perpetrators (or are they?) are famous, like Florence Maybrick. Some are long-forgotten, and obscure in their day.
Apart from the historical and detective fascination, the appeal of the programme is the cast. The barristers, Sasha Wass and Jeremy Dein, and David Radford the judge. They are ably assisted by the descendants of the alleged criminals who come from all regions and backgrounds. They are never less than interesting and sometimes it is a joy to get to know them.
It is very well shot, with a verite feel to investigations and interviews. People are filmed in the same space talking to each other - no "clever editing" (yawn). Experts consulted are the real thing, and nobody is selected for their looks. The sets are well-designed, too. (Yes, those aren't real offices or laboratories.)
Another reviewer wished for a bit more on the legal aspect. I'd like a little extra on the forensics.
I love Sasha's dress sense, but do Jeremy and David own only one suit each?
Apart from the historical and detective fascination, the appeal of the programme is the cast. The barristers, Sasha Wass and Jeremy Dein, and David Radford the judge. They are ably assisted by the descendants of the alleged criminals who come from all regions and backgrounds. They are never less than interesting and sometimes it is a joy to get to know them.
It is very well shot, with a verite feel to investigations and interviews. People are filmed in the same space talking to each other - no "clever editing" (yawn). Experts consulted are the real thing, and nobody is selected for their looks. The sets are well-designed, too. (Yes, those aren't real offices or laboratories.)
Another reviewer wished for a bit more on the legal aspect. I'd like a little extra on the forensics.
I love Sasha's dress sense, but do Jeremy and David own only one suit each?