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A Confession

A Confession

You do not have to say anything.

TV-142019•45m•7.0/10
CrimeDrama

Ratings

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7.0/10(78)

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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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 2, 2019

Last Aired

October 7, 2019

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Jeff Pope

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-09-02
Sian O'Callaghan goes missing after a Friday night out in Swindon Old Town. As the family desperately waits for news, the police search for any clues to where she could be.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-09-09
The hunt for Sian O'Callaghan continues as Det Supt Steve Fulcher and his team see suspects come and go with no leads to follow.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2019-09-16
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher takes chief suspect Christopher Halliwell to a remote location to question him about Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2019-09-23
The families of Sian and Becky discover that, despite the confession of Christopher Halliwell, getting justice for their loved ones will not be straightforward.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2019-09-30
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher is lionized in the media for leading an investigation that recovered not one, but two bodies murdered by serial killer Christopher Halliwell. But behind the scenes he is facing a disciplinary hearing.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2019-10-07
Karen takes her fight for justice all the way to Downing Street, but it proves fruitless. Fulcher's scandalous actions cost him. Last in the series.

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

Jessica D'Arcy

Lora O'Callaghan

Ian Puleston-Davies

Ian Puleston-Davies

Mick O'Callaghan

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Yvonne Fulcher

Joe Absolom

Joe Absolom

Christopher Halliwell

Daniel Betts

Daniel Betts

Mike Veale

Charlie Cooper

Charlie Cooper

Kevin Reape

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