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A Confession

A Confession

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20197.01 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

Created by Jeff Pope
Written by Jeff Pope
Produced by Tom Dunbar
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Steve Fulcher

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Elaine Pickford

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Karen Edwards

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Charlie Edwards

Derek Riddell

Derek Riddell

Pete

Owain Arthur

Owain Arthur

DI Sean Memory

Jake Davies

Jake Davies

Liam O'Callaghan

J

Jessica D'Arcy

Lora O'Callaghan

Ian Puleston-Davies

Ian Puleston-Davies

Mick O'Callaghan

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Yvonne Fulcher

Themes & Keywords

detectiveinvestigationbiographypolicebased on true storymurdertrue crimemissing personmurder investigationswindon

About A Confession

A Confession is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of detective, investigation, biography, police, based on true story, murder. Created by Jeff Pope, it stars Martin Freeman, Siobhan Finneran, Imelda Staunton. The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

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