Anyone Watched Manhunt?

[Patsy33]

Interesting, but sad and disturbing true drama about murders of young women. Actor Martin Clunes, plays DIC, Colin Sutton.

[hellywelly4]

I think all the parents were approached beforehand and asked if they objected to it being made. Presumably no one did object. Really gripping tonight I thought. I kept getting so frustrated by the lack of cooperation from some of his team.

[ladybirder]

Do you know that for a fact Helly? I was wondering after the James Bulger film.
I thought it was better tonight than last night, really good.

[marval]

I think it is very good.

[hellywelly4]

Ladyb - It was in the Radio Times, so presume it's true. It was an interview with the scriptwriter and said all the families 'consented or rather didn't dissent to it being made'. Jamie Bulger's family weren't consulted at all when the latest film about him was made.

[ladybirder]

Thanks Helly. Yes I knew the Bulger family weren't consulted that's why I asked the question. I expect what it says in the RT is true. Looking forward to the final part tomorrow.

[Peter Pedant]

oh I thought history was being re-written again

like the Liverpool Rhys Jones case - there were parts which were true

[zebo]

Even had her parents objected they would have gone ahead anyway. There was a similar situation with people we know but the programme was made anyway and not long after the murder.
I did wonder if the NOTW would be touched upon and it was eventually.
Clunes is incredibly versatile, we watched Men Behaving Badly Christmas special a few weeks back, the grandchildren could hardly believe he was Doc Martin!

[Georgiesmum]

Great stuff! Lots more of that please Martin!

[murraymints]

enjoyed this

[spathiphyllum]

is it a good watch? worth it?

[murraymints]

it is spath

[spathiphyllum]

I shall give it ago then :)

[Patsy33]

A good insight, to see all the hard work the dedicated policemen put in. Very well done. Such a relief when he was put away.
I read Belfield has converted to Islam. Theres a surprise.....

[Georgiesmum]

oh my goodness.

[naomi24]

//I read Belfield has converted to Islam.//

I’d like to say it’s because he’s completely off his trolley but in a UK prison it’s a smart move. No flies on that monster.

Thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Excellent.

[Patsy33]

That's what I thought Naomi. Very cunning.

[naomi24]

Cunning is spot on, Patsy. Good word.

[ladybirder]

This is interesting, brought about by the showing of Manhunt.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6579465/Police-quiz-serial-killer-Levi-Bellfield-new-sex-attack-claims.html