The trial of married couple Frederick Henry Seddon and Margaret Seddon, who were accused of murdering their lodger Eliza Barrow by arsenic poisoning.
One of the best of the series, it's a very fine adaptation of a well known, notorious murder.
This show does vary in terms of quality, they're not always particularly exciting dramatisations, and nor should they be, but they can be dull, this one however is rather captivating.
It's a fascinating story to look into, just exactly what Seddon did in terms of Barrow's finances, quite shocking, a study of that will give you more of a motive than is perhaps shown here.
Interesting to see the way they portray Seddon's humble background, his rough around the edges rather, it's an interesting father and son scene.
A standout performance from the late Michael Jayston, excellent as always, several well known faces to look out for here.
The BBC did a one of documentary a few years ago, looking back at the crime, and going over the evidence, worth seeking out.
8/10.
