Sheridan Smith's upcoming real-life drama I Fought the Law has just released a first trailer.
The series follows protagonist Ann Ming's fight for justice as she campaigned to overturn the Double Jeopardy Law. The law, partially changed in 2003, prevented a person from being trialled twice for the same offence, even when new evidence emerged.
Released on social media today, the trailer for I Fought the Law sees Smith in the role of Ming, a mother on a relentless quest for justice after the murder of her daughter, Julie Hogg (Victoria Wyant).
The clip kicks off with Ann calling at Julie's house. After initially thinking her daughter went missing, Ann is distraught when Julie's body is found behind a bath panel.
The first trial against the prime suspect in the investigation resulted in an acquittal, leading Ann and her husband Charlie (Daniel York Loh) to push to change the 800-year-old Double Jeopardy Law after the man confessed to the murder.
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Based on the book For The Love of Julie written by Ann Ming ,who acted as a consultant on the show, I Fought the Law was penned by writer Jamie Crichton (All Creatures Great and Small, Grantchester). Additional cast includes Enzo Cilenti, Aimée Kelly and Rufus Jones.
In a press statement, Ming praised the TV adaptation, adding that having Smith playing her was "wonderful".
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"I am very pleased that Hera Pictures will tell the story of my campaign to overturn the Double Jeopardy Law," Ming said.
"My daughter's killer was wrongfully acquitted, and a number of years later confessed to her murder, for which he could only be prosecuted for perjury due to the 800-year-old Double Jeopardy Law. I wasn't going to let this stand in my way of getting justice for Julie."
I Fought the Law will air on ITV1 and stream on ITVX.
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