TV series

A Confession

Name: A Confession
Released: 2019
Cast: Martin Freeman, Siobhan Finneran, Imelda Staunton, Peter Wight, Derek Riddell

2019· 1 season· 45 min episodesTV-14★ 7.1Ended

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

detective investigation biography police based on true story murder true crime missing person murder investigation swindon

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 2, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jonny Lavelle (PS Marcus Beresford-Smith), Matthew Duckett (Receptionist)
E2 Episode 2Sep 9, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jonny Lavelle (PS Marcus Beresford-Smith)
E3 Episode 3Sep 16, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher takes chief suspect Christopher Halliwell to a remote location to question him about Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance.
Guest stars: Evelyn Hoskins (Halliwell's Daughter), Karl Farrer (Wedding Guest - Public Volunteer (uncredited))
E4 Episode 4Sep 23, 2019 · 43 min
Synopsis
The families of Sian and Becky discover that, despite the confession of Christopher Halliwell, getting justice for their loved ones will not be straightforward.
Guest stars: Evelyn Hoskins (Halliwell's Daughter), Caroline Langrishe (Mrs Justice Cox)
E5 Episode 5Sep 30, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
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 hearing.
E6 Episode 6Oct 7, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Karl Farrer (Wedding Guest - Public Volunteer (uncredited))