The Murder of Jill Dando
Synopsis
In April 1999, one of Britain’s most celebrated and loved television presenters and newsreaders, Jill Dando, known for her work on the Six O'Clock News, Crimewatch and Holiday, was shot and killed on the doorstep of her home in the middle of the day. It was a crime that reverberated across the country, from the millions of television viewers used to seeing Jill in their living rooms, all the way up to the heart of government - even the Queen commented on Jill’s death. Now, ahead of the 20th anniversary of her murder, this film tells the full story behind one of Britain’s most high-profile unsolved killings, as told by the people at the heart of the case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Plowright
- Original Title
- The Murder of Jill Dando
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Plowright
Georgina Lee, Joe Mather
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Marcus Plowright
Director
Georgina Lee
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What is The Murder of Jill Dando about?
In April 1999, one of Britain’s most celebrated and loved television presenters and newsreaders, Jill Dando, known for her work on the Six O'Clock News, Crimewatch and Holiday, was shot and killed on the doorstep of her home in the middle of the day. It was a crime that reverberated across the country, from the millions of television viewers used to seeing Jill in their living rooms, all the way up to the heart of government - even the Queen commented on Jill’s death. Now, ahead of the 20th anniversary of her murder, this film tells the full story behind one of Britain’s most high-profile unsolved killings, as told by the people at the heart of the case.
Who directed The Murder of Jill Dando?
The Murder of Jill Dando was directed by Marcus Plowright.
Who stars in The Murder of Jill Dando?
The principal cast of The Murder of Jill Dando includes Jill Dando, Nick Ross.
When was The Murder of Jill Dando released and how long is it?
The Murder of Jill Dando was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.