A Killing in Tiger Bay

20211 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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BBC

`A Killing in Tiger Bay' tells the story of Britain's longest running murder trial and how it ended in a terrible miscarriage of justice. The documentary takes looks into the murder of Lynette White Valentine's Day in 1988 and how five innocent men were found guilty her murder. 30 years later DNA evidence would exonerate the convicted individuals. The show uses archive footage and exclusive interviews with the remaining defendants to explain how corrupt police officers framed these men and led to one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history.

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Episode 1The Murder

On Valentine's Day 1988, a young girl is discovered murdered in Cardiff's docklands. Contains strong language.

The Trial: Episode Image
Episode 2The Trial

The men face a marathon ordeal in what would become Britain's longest murder trial. Contains strong language.

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Episode 3The Reckoning

The families begin a campaign to have the convictions of the Cardiff Five overturned. Contains strong language.

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