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The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?

The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?

2026•Documentary•Crime
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Following individuals fighting convictions that they believe to be a miscarriage of justice. At a time when the British justice system is under scrutiny, this documentary explores how difficult it is to overturn a guilty verdict, revealing the emotional toll, legal hurdles and determination required to prove innocence.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 18, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Unreliable WitnessE148m

Unreliable Witness

Jason Moore was convicted of murder in 2005 following the death of a man during a street fight in which he was involved. Since then, his family and close friends have maintained that he was wrongly convicted and have campaigned to prove his innocence. Their efforts have gained support from an unexpected ally: the victim’s brother. Years later, new evidence emerged that cast doubt on the reliability of the eyewitness testimony that played a key role in the conviction, raising questions about whether a miscarriage of justice may have occurred.

Jun 18, 2026

Episode 2 - In Her DefenseE248m

In Her Defense

In 2009, 17-year-old Stacey Hyde was arrested for killing her best friend's boyfriend. She stabbed him to death after a drunken fight in his flat. Stacey insisted she was defending herself and her friend. But as her criminal charge reached court, the jury saw differently and found her guilty of murder. Those close to Stacey stood by her and searched for a way to prove that she acted in self-defence. Could the charity Justice for Women offer a way out? Stacey Hyde's case is one of many in which women who kill are imprisoned for murder, even though the courts may not have fully examined the circumstances that led to the event.

Jun 25, 2026

Episode 3 - Suicide or Murder?E348m

Suicide or Murder?

In 1992, newlyweds Paula and Eddie Gilfoyle were awaiting the birth of their first child. When Paula was found dead in their garage in an apparent suicide, the tragedy shook the community - only to turn to shock and disbelief when the couple's complex lives were publicly revealed. As a result, Eddie was charged with her murder, found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. That saw the start of a 17-year fight to clear his name, in which he uncovered profound problems around the evidence. But after decades fiercely maintaining his innocence, has Eddie exhausted every possible course of appeal?

Jul 2, 2026

Episode 4 - A Letter Through the DoorE448m

A Letter Through the Door

In 2012, a letter is hand-delivered to the home of David Bryant, a retired firefighter and beloved member of the Christchurch community. The letter accuses him of a sexual attack back in the 1970s and is a surprise to both David and his wife, Lynn. David insists he's innocent but is arrested and charged. By the time he's in the dock in Bournemouth Crown Court, his chances of being believed by a jury are diminished. Despite the conviction, all of David's friends and family vehemently stand by him, led by his wife Lynn in an appeals campaign to fight for his freedom.

Jul 9, 2026

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