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A Confession is a 2019 British crime drama miniseries that aired on ITV, written by Jeff Pope. The series details the real-life investigation into the 2011 disappearance and murder of Sian O'Callaghan. It focuses on Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, played by Martin Freeman, who deliberately breached police regulations by withholding a caution to find another victim, which ultimately led to the conviction of Christopher Halliwell. The show examines the subsequent legal and professional fallout Fulcher faced for his actions.
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What rule does Steve Fulcher break in A Confession?
Fulcher delays formally arresting Christopher Halliwell and questions him without following the normal Police and Criminal Evidence Act safeguards. He believes immediate cooperation is necessary to find Sian O'Callaghan before it is too late.
Who are Sian O'Callaghan and Becky Godden-Edwards in A Confession?
They are two real women whose murders became linked through Fulcher's investigation of Christopher Halliwell. The drama follows both the police case and the families' long pursuit of answers.
Who plays the detective and the two mothers in A Confession?
Martin Freeman plays Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher. Siobhan Finneran portrays Sian's mother, Elaine Pickford, while Imelda Staunton plays Becky's mother, Karen Edwards.
How many episodes are in A Confession?
The ITV drama consists of six episodes and first aired in 2019. Jeff Pope wrote the series from the real Swindon investigation rather than inventing a fictional detective case.
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