WBD UK & Ireland unveils Victorian Murder Files for Quest Red
October 31, 2023
Victorian Murder Files will examine some of the era’s most gruesome and headline-grabbing cases, all told with a contemporary twist.
This 6×60 series, produced by Plimsoll Productions, will combine present day insights from experts including detectives, psychologists, and pathologists with scripted performances from actors playing the perpetrators and witnesses, all filmed in a modern-day setting.
By giving historical stories a modern touch, each episode will uncover striking similarities between murders that occurred over 150 years ago and those unfolding in today’s news headlines and social media feeds.
The series will explore cases that gripped the public’s fascination including: The Bermondsey Horror, which recounts the story of the Mannings, a murderous married couple on the run, drawing parallels to the Wycherley murders recently portrayed in HBO’s award-winning series The Landscapers. Meanwhile, The Glasgow Poisoning will explore the high-profile controversy surrounding glamorous socialite Madeline Smith, who was implicated for murder. Viewers can anticipate an in-depth exploration of her high-profile court case, and an ending that defies expectations.
Victorian Murder Files will air early next year on Quest Red.
Clare Laycock, SVP Head of Content, Networks & Streaming at WBD UK & Ireland, said: “We’re hugely excited to welcome Victorian Murder Files to Quest Red – home of true crime. The series will feature cases that took place over 150 years ago, yet feel as though they could be playing out in today’s news headlines. This unique approach will take Quest Red viewers on a journey through high-profile and unique historical crimes but with a contemporary twist and new light.”
The series were ordered by Clare Laycock and commissioned by Charlotte Reid. Steven Fullagar exec produced Victorian Murder Files for Quest Red.
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