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This drama tells the real-life story of retired schoolteacher Christopher Jefferies who was initially questioned by police as a suspect in the murder of Jo Yeates who rented a flat from him. He was vilified by the press, partly on account of his eccentric appearance and long flowing hair, even after he had been released on bail by the police. It was only when the real suspect, a neighbour of Jo Yeates, was arrested and later convicted of the murder that the destructive media attention in Jefferies subsided. He later sued several newspapers for libel and received an official apology from the police.

Genres: Drama

Starring: Jason Watkins, Shaun Parkes, Ben Caplan

Released: December 10, 2014

Runtime: 130.0

Popularity Rating: 1.132

Carnival Films & Television, Free Range Films

United Kingdom

Christopher Jefferies Jason Watkins
Paul Okebu Shaun Parkes
Charles Chapman Ben Caplan
Melissa Chapman Nathalie Armin
Vincent Tabak Joe Sims
Janine Anna Maxwell Martin
Tanja Jennifer Higham
Louis Charalambous Peter Polycarpou
Himself (uncredited) Steve Coogan

Art — Production Design: Helen Scott
Camera — Director of Photography: Mike Eley
Directing — Director: Roger Michell
Editing — Editor: Kristina Hetherington
Production — Executive Producer: Roger Michell
Production — Producer: Kevin Loader
Sound — Original Music Composer: Dan Jones
Writing — Screenplay: Peter Morgan