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In 2025, ITV1 and ITVX will air the four-part drama series, "I Fought The Law," based on the true story of Ann Ming, a mother who relentlessly fought for justice for her daughter, Julie Hogg, who was tragically murdered in 1989.
Sheridan Smith, a renowned British actress, will portray Ann Ming in the series. Smith, known for her roles in Four Lives, The Moorside, The Huntsman: Winter's War, and Cilla, brings her exceptional talent to this compelling story. Enzo Cilenti will play DS Mark Braithwaite in the drama series.
The series is directed by Erik Richter Strand and produced by Mark Hedges, with Hera Pictures producing in association with All3Media International, who will handle the international distribution of the series.
"I Fought The Law" is a gripping account of Ann's unwavering resolve to bring her daughter's murderer to justice. The series includes rare archive and images, providing a detailed narrative of the case from Julie's disappearance to the murderer's eventual conviction in 2006.
The documentary, "I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story," will accompany the drama series, offering exclusive interviews with Ann, her family, friends, retired police officers, and other key individuals close to the story. The documentary is narrated by Sheridan Smith and provides a comprehensive account of Ann's extraordinary campaign and her unshakable determination.
Ann spent 15 years campaigning to change the double jeopardy law to bring her daughter's murderer, William Dunlop, to justice. However, Dunlop confessed to the murder three years later, but could not be charged due to the double jeopardy law. Three years after that, in 2006, Dunlop was finally convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
The documentary showcases Ann's extraordinary campaign and her unshakable determination, and how her fight for justice has since helped secure other landmark convictions, including those of Stephen Lawrence's killers.
Liza Marshall and Charlotte Webber are the Executive Producers for Hera Pictures, and the series is commissioned by ITV's Director of Drama, Polly Hill.
In addition to Smith and Cilenti, the series stars Daniel York Loh as Ann's husband, Charlie Ming, Marlowe Chan-Reeves, Olivia Ng, Jake Davies, Victoria Wyant, Kent Riley, Jack James Ryan, Andrew Lancel, and Rufus Jones.
Ann Ming's book, "For The Love of Julie," was published in 2008, and the drama series is based on this book. The series promises to be a powerful and moving portrayal of one woman's relentless pursuit of justice.
- In 2025, ITV1 and ITVX will air a four-part drama series called "I Fought The Law," based on Ann Ming's book, "For The Love of Julie."
- Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in shows like Four Lives and Cilla, will portray Ann Ming in the series.
- The series includes a documentary titled "I Fought The Law: The Ann Ming Story," narrated by Smith, offering exclusive interviews related to the case.
- Enzo Cilenti will play DS Mark Braithwaite in the drama series, directed by Erik Richter Strand and produced by Mark Hedges, with Hera Pictures producing in association with All3Media International.
- The series promises to be a powerful and moving portrayal of one woman's relentless pursuit of justice, with the cast including Daniel York Loh, Marlowe Chan-Reeves, Olivia Ng, Jake Davies, Victoria Wyant, Kent Riley, Jack James Ryan, Andrew Lancel, and Rufus Jones.
- Ann Ming's unwavering resolve to bring her daughter's murderer to justice is chronicled in the series, along with rare archive and images, making it a must-watch for movie and TV enthusiasts interested in entertainment with a powerful message.
