Julie Walters stars as a mother dealing with the impact of the sudden murder of her 21 year old son. Each episode follows her story and also focuses on specific characters whose lives are transformed by the event – the journalist who is covering the story; the Indian newsagent who used to sell the victim his fags; and the passerby who happened across his body.
DirectorBeeban Kidron
WriterAbi Morgan
The Journalist
May 29, 2002
When a young man is brutally murdered on his way to work, the day after his 21st birthday, his adoring mother's life is shattered. A self-interested journalist who only cares about getting a front-page story tries to take advantage of the situation.
The Newsagent
Jun 5, 2002
Angela expresses her complete dissatisfaction with the way the police are handling the case, and turns to her local newsagent for help.
The Detective
Jun 12, 2002
Detective Billie Dory is challenged by an angry Angela over the lack of progress in the case.
The Witness
Jun 19, 2002
The reconstruction of Chris's murder threatens to traumatise Robert. But will it help solve the crime?
