Law Enforcement Faceoff: Cast, Synopsis, Teaser, and All Essential Details You Should Know
In the autumn of 2025, ITV1 and ITVX will air the riveting four-part drama series, "I Fought The Law", based on the real-life story of Ann Ming. This series is a poignant portrayal of a mother's unyielding resolve to seek justice for her daughter, Julie Hogg, who was tragically murdered in 1989.
The story unfolds when Ann discovers Julie's body hidden behind a bath panel in her daughter’s home, 80 days after her disappearance. Despite extensive police searches, the body remained undiscovered. Ann's world is shattered as she grapples with the reality of her loss and the apparent indifference of the justice system.
Billy Dunlop, an acquaintance who lived nearby, is suspected of the crime. He had strangled and sexually assaulted Julie before concealing her body at her home. Yet, two trials in 1991 resulted in hung juries, and the Double Jeopardy Law prevented Dunlop from being retried, despite later confessing to the crime while in prison for another offense.
Ann's grief transforms into determination as she embarks on a 15-year battle against the Criminal Justice System, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Law Commission, government officials, and legal authorities. She challenges the law publicly and politically, seeking a retrial for her daughter’s murderer.
Sheridan Smith masterfully portrays Ann Ming, leading a talented cast that includes Daniel York Loh as Charlie Ming (Ann’s husband) and Enzo Cilenti as DS Mark Braithwaite. The series is directed by Erik Richter Strand (The Crown) and produced by Mark Hedges (Time).
Accompanying the drama series is the documentary, I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story, which delves deeper into Ann's extraordinary campaign, her unshakable determination, and the impact her fight for justice has had on securing other landmark convictions, including those of Stephen Lawrence's killers.
Hera Pictures produced the series in association with All3Media International, with All3Media International responsible for the international distribution of I Fought The Law. The trailer for the series has been released on Instagram, promising a gripping and emotional journey.
Prepare to be moved by this powerful and inspiring story of a mother's love and unwavering pursuit of justice, airing soon on ITV1 and ITVX.
[1] ITV Press Release: "I Fought The Law" Commissioned by ITV [2] Ann Ming's Book: For The Love of Julie [3] Hera Pictures Announcement: "I Fought The Law" Production [4] All3Media International Press Release: International Distribution of "I Fought The Law" [5] BBC News: Ann Ming's Long Fight for Justice
- The four-part drama series, "I Fought The Law", based on the real-life story of Ann Ming, will be released on ITV1 and ITVX in the autumn of 2025.
- Sheridan Smith will portray Ann Ming in the series, leading a talented cast that includes Daniel York Loh and Enzo Cilenti.
- The series, directed by Erik Richter Strand and produced by Mark Hedges, will be accompanied by the documentary, I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story, which delves deeper into Ann's campaign for justice.
- The trailer for the series has been released on Instagram, promising a gripping and emotional journey.
- Ann's story, chronicled in her book, "For The Love of Julie", and various news articles like the BBC News: Ann Ming's Long Fight for Justice, showcase her unwavering pursuit of justice for her daughter's murderer.
- Prepare to be moved by this powerful and inspiring story of a mother's love and unwavering pursuit of justice, airing soon on ITV1 and ITVX.
