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Season 1 – The Murders at White House Farm

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Initial evidence of a murder case involving three generations of one family pointed the finger at the daughter of the family who had a history of mental illness, however one detective refused to accept this and delved deeper into the investigation.
The Murders at White House Farm — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Tense and thrilling, White House Farm teeters on too long, but maintains its hold with gripping performances and glossy production values.

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Annie Lord Independent (UK) 02/13/2020
2/5
At points, it feels as though we are rehashing details we learnt in previous episodes. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) 01/13/2020
5/5
Even if you know the outcome, this is still gripping and tense and disturbingly beautiful. Go to Full Review Lucy Pavia London Evening Standard 01/13/2020
White House Farm is a very good drama indeed - skilfully cast and careful to avoid ghoulishness in its handling of one Britain's most notorious murder cases. Go to Full Review Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene 04/04/2023
The show offers a pantry full of interesting characters and a whole slew of good perfs. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 10/20/2020
4/5
Murder mystery drama based on true story is well-done. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 10/08/2020
It's a good showcase for the acting skills of its cast, and as a bit of British history, it's OK television, but there is nothing remarkable about it, and - despite being completely adequate - there is little reason to recommend it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Flixster F @RT77094268 08/28/2024 Not the best but Interesting enough. Surely worth a go IMO. 7.25/10. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 A regulation telling of the true life 1985 murders. Not bad, not great, just follows the same old tropes. See more Read all reviews
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Freddie Fox

Jeremy Bamber

Amanda Burton

June Bamber

Tom McCall

PC West

Mark Addy

DS Stan Jones

Mark Stanley

Colin Caffell

Gemma Whelan

Ann Eaton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2020 In the early hours of August 7th, 1985, police in Chelmsford receive a distressed phone call from local farmer, Jeremy Bamber; immediately after, officers are called to an ongoing incident at his parents' remote farmhouse, "White House Farm." Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2020 Essex Police release details of the incident to the press and declare that they are treating the case as murder-suicide; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands as the details of the case remains inconsistent. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2020 After a vital discovery at White House Farm by the family, Stan and Mick feel closer to shoring up their own suspicions about Jeremy; the arrival of Brett from New Zealand increases tension between Jeremy and girlfriend Julie. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2020 The funerals approach, and without the answers he needs and still more questions being thrown up from White House Farm, Stan's efforts remain fruitless; all looks lost for Stan and Mick solving the case, until a vital witness comes forward. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2020 With the testimony of a vital witness confirming some of Stan and Mick's suspicions, Taff still remains unconvinced: however, the police are forced to question what they thought they knew previously, and pursue the case against Jeremy. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2020 The evidence is interrogated as Jeremy's trial begins, with dramatic and conflicting witness testimony being given before the jury and the packed public gallery; the jury must give their verdict on what really happened that night at White House Farm. Details

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Season Info

Director
Paul Whittington
Executive Producer
Willow Grylls, Charles Pattinson, Elaine Pyke, Kris Mrksa
Screenwriter
Kris Mrksa, Giula Sandler
Network
ITV
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 8, 2020