Code of a Killer
Series Overview
Based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Mon, Apr 6, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
With plenty of publicity, the local teenager is released and the world is introduced to DNA fingerprinting for the first time. In the villages of Narborough and Enderby there is a complete sense of fear that a murderer is living amongst them.
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Code of a Killer | Two-part Drama | ITVOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-19
Cast & Creators
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David Threlfall
DCS David Baker
John Simm
Alec Jeffreys
Anna Madeley
Sue Jeffreys
Andrew Tiernan
DS Geoff Taylor
Lorcan Cranitch
DI Alan Madden
Dorothy Atkinson
Barbara Ashworth
Neil Edmond
Robin Ashworth
Hannah Walters
Kath Eastwood
Ged Simmons
Eddie Eastwood
Lydia Rose Bewley
Vicky Wilson
Jaz Deol
DC Taran Kholi
Adam Nagaitis
Ian Whenby
Robert Glenister
DCC Chapman
Siobhan Redmond
Joy Blakefield
Sarah Andre White
Liz Pascoe
Esther Coles
Mrs Pascoe
Rakie Ayola
Helena Adarkwa
Paul Copley
Sidney Jeffreys
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Strong
Michael Crompton
Glenn Gregory
Matt Gray
Mike Jones
Andrew Boswell, Michael Crompton, Harry Eastwood, Peter Hampden, Simon Heath
Department Leadership Roster
James Strong
Director
Michael Crompton
Writer
Priscilla Parish
Producer
Glenn Gregory
Original Music Composer
Matt Gray
Director of Photography
Mike Jones
Editor
Ray Holman
Costume Design
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Code of a Killer about?
Based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer.
How many seasons does Code of a Killer have?
Code of a Killer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Code of a Killer?
Key cast members in Code of a Killer include David Threlfall, John Simm, Anna Madeley, Andrew Tiernan, Lorcan Cranitch.
Who created or directed Code of a Killer?
Code of a Killer was developed and directed by James Strong.