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The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

Retired school teacher Christopher Jefferies’s (Jason Watkins) quiet life in Bristol is turned upside down when police question him about the disappearance of his young tenant Jo Yeates. When her tragic murder becomes a major news story, the press seize upon him as a suspect, despite the lack of evidence, with destructive results.

Series: Miniseries (2014)

Client: Carnival Films & Television

Broadcaster: ITV

Starring: Jason Watkins

Writer: Peter Morgan

Director: Roger Michell

Photographer: Scott Kershaw

Awards: BAFTA Award for Best Mini Series, Best Actor (Jason Watkins) and Best Photography and Lighting. RTS Award Best Drama Serial and Best Writer in Drama (Peter Morgan)

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