Murder

3.3

2002

Julie Walters stars as a mother dealing with the impact of the sudden murder of her 21 year old son. Each episode follows her story and also focuses on specific characters whose lives are transformed by the event – the journalist who is covering the story; the Indian newsagent who used to sell the victim his fags; and the passerby who happened across his body.

Production

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2002

1. The Journalist

When a young man is brutally murdered on his way to work, the day after his 21st birthday, his adoring mother's life is shattered. A self-interested journalist who only cares about getting a front-page story tries to take advantage of the situation.