A Confession

Overview

The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

September 2, 2019 7.5 45 min
Sian O'Callaghan goes missing after a Friday night out in Swindon Old Town. As the family desperately waits for news, the police search for any clues to where she could be.
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

September 9, 2019 8.0 45 min
The hunt for Sian O'Callaghan continues as Det Supt Steve Fulcher and his team see suspects come and go with no leads to follow.
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

September 16, 2019 8.0 45 min
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher takes chief suspect Christopher Halliwell to a remote location to question him about Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance.
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

September 23, 2019 8.0 43 min
The families of Sian and Becky discover that, despite the confession of Christopher Halliwell, getting justice for their loved ones will not be straightforward.
Episode 5

S01E05 Episode 5

September 30, 2019 8.0 45 min
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher is lionized in the media for leading an investigation that recovered not one, but two bodies murdered by serial killer Christopher Halliwell. But behind the scenes he is facing a disciplinary...
Episode 6

S01E06 Episode 6

October 7, 2019 8.0 45 min
Karen takes her fight for justice all the way to Downing Street, but it proves fruitless. Fulcher's scandalous actions cost him. Last in the series.

Cast

Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Steve Fulcher
Siobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
Elaine Pickford
Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
Karen Edwards
Peter Wight
Peter Wight
Charlie Edwards
Derek Riddell
Derek Riddell
Pete
Owain Arthur
Owain Arthur
DI Sean Memory
Jake Davies
Jake Davies
Liam O'Callaghan
Jessica D'Arcy
Lora O'Callaghan
Ian Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies
Mick O'Callaghan
Kate Ashfield
Kate Ashfield
Yvonne Fulcher
Joe Absolom
Joe Absolom
Christopher Halliwell
Daniel Betts
Daniel Betts
Mike Veale

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