I Fought the Law: Release date speculation, cast, true story and latest news
Everything you need to know about the Sheridan Smith crime drama.
Sheridan Smith leads the cast of ITV true crime drama I Fought the Law, which follows Ann Ming's fight for justice after her daughter was murdered.
"I read it [the script], and it was a wow moment, learning about this amazing lady," said Smith.
"I instantly knew that I had to play Ann – because of her story, her resilience, her strength and everything she went through... she just wouldn't give up.
"I was on board straight away and I'm so pleased that it all came together, I'm very honoured and privileged that we get to tell her story."
But when will it air? And who else stars alongside Smith?
Read on for everything you need to know about I Fought the Law.
I Fought the Law release date speculation: When could it air?
ITV hasn't announced the release date for I Fought the Law, but we do know it will air this autumn.
Watch this space for updates.
I Fought the Law cast: Who stars?
Sheridan Smith (Cilla, Four Lives, Mrs Biggs, The Teacher) leads the cast as Ann Ming, a mother who fought to challenge the double jeopardy law – a person could not be charged with the same crime twice – in a bid to bring her daughter Julie's killer to justice.
"I cannot wait for people to see how inspiring Ann is, and to know her story," said Smith.
"It’s amazing that we don’t all know her name already, but I hope that after this drama airs lots of people will be able to see what she’s achieved... I really hope everyone takes a little bit of Ann with them in their lives, she’s amazing."
The rest of the cast includes:
- Victoria Wyant (Foundation) as Julie - Ann's daughter, who is murdered.
- Daniel York Loh (Strangers) as Charlie Ming - Ann's husband.
- Olivia Ng (Phoenix Rise) as Angela - Ann's other daughter.
- Marlowe Chan-Reeves (Doctor Who) as Gary - Ann's son.
- Jake Davies (Grace) as Matthew - Julie's ex-partner.
- Kent Riley (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office) as DI Keith Arnold.
- Andrew Lancel (Unforgotten) as Guy Whitburn QC.
- Rufus Jones (Hijack) as Lord Goldsmith.
- Jack James Ryan (Passenger, Vera) as William Dunlop - Julie's killer.
I Fought the Law true story: What is it about?
"The drama follows the tragic, moving, and deeply inspiring journey of the Ming family after the murder of their beloved 22-year-old daughter, Julie," reads the official synopsis.
"In the wake of multiple police failings, Ann relentlessly pressures the authorities to uncover the truth and ensure the man responsible is brought to justice - despite initially seeming he will get away with murder."
In her quest for justice, "Ann takes on the entire justice system - challenging the Crown Prosecution Service, the Law Commission, prominent defence barristers in television debates, the Government, the Lord Chancellor, the Attorney General, and two Home Secretaries - as she bravely 'fought the law'."
I Fought the Law trailer: Is it available to watch?
Not just yet. But we'd expect the trailer to arrive soon.
I Fought the Law will air on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
