First-glance images unveiled for Sheridan Smith's upcoming ITV true-crime series
In the upcoming ITV drama I Fought The Law, Sheridan Smith portrays Ann Ming, a mother who embarked on an extraordinary 15-year legal battle to change the UK's Double Jeopardy Law and bring her daughter's killer to justice. The series is based on Ann Ming's book For The Love of Julie and is set to air on ITV, STV, and streaming platforms ITVX and STV Player this autumn[1][4].
The story begins with the tragic disappearance of Julie Ming in November 1989 and her discovery dead in February 1990. Multiple police failings and a controversial acquittal of the murderer, William Dunlop, after two mistrials, lead Ann to embark on a relentless campaign to have the Double Jeopardy Law overturned[1][3][4].
Ann Ming's character is portrayed as courageous and determined, as she challenges the Crown Prosecution Service, the government, defense lawyers, and high-ranking officials in her quest for justice. Sheridan Smith brings to life Ann's unyielding love, grief, and determination, which ultimately led to Dunlop's retrial in 2005 and eventual life sentence[2][3].
I Fought The Law is a four-part series produced by Hera Pictures and written by Jamie Crichton. It is not the first time Sheridan Smith has starred in a drama based on a true story[1]. Previously, she played Sarah Sak in the BBC1 drama Four Lives, which was also based on a true story about serial killer Stephen Port.
In addition to its television broadcast, I Fought The Law will be available to stream online[1][4]. The drama follows the tragic and inspiring journey of the Ming family and the legal battle that changed British law, bringing closure to a long-standing injustice[1][2][3][4].
A documentary titled I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story is also set to follow the drama, providing further insight into Ann Ming's extraordinary fight for justice.
[1] ITV Press Centre: https://www.itv.com/presscentre [2] BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news [3] The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com [4] Hera Pictures: https://herapictures.co.uk
- You should watch the upcoming TV series, I Fought The Law, streaming on ITVX and STV Player this autumn, based on Ann Ming's book, For The Love of Julie.
- Sheridan Smith's portrayal of Ann Ming in the series is remarkable, as she embodies Ann's courage, determination, and unyielding love.
- The drama revolves around Ann Ming's relentless legal battle to overturn the Double Jeopardy Law and bring her daughter's killer to justice, starting with her tragic disappearance in November 1989.
- This four-part series, produced by Hera Pictures and written by Jamie Crichton, is not Smith's first foray into a drama based on a true story, having previously played Sarah Sak in Four Lives.
- Aside from television broadcasts, I Fought The Law will also be available for streaming online, making it accessible for a wider audience.
- Additionally, a documentary titled I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story is set to follow, offering additional insights into Ann Ming's extraordinary journey for justice.
