Having been in prison for several petty crimes, John 'Babacombe' Lee, is given a chance by elderly lady Emma Keys. Soon after Emma announces that she is selling her home, she's killed, and the house set on fire. When the authorities try to hang Lee, they fail to.
There's surely a feature film out there somewhere with this storyline, Emma's murder is tragic, but by no means unique, however, what followed, with the attempted hanging is truly fascinating.
I'm not too sure if there seems any doubt that John killed his employer, he seemed to be the one person with a strong enough motive, he seemed to certainly have a temper.
Well acted, Ewan Bailey is very good. A shame they didn't develop the story a little more.
7/10.