Spirit Entertainment Limited Release Date: 20 April 2015 From the Director of Broadchurch and the Producers of Line of Duty, comes Code of a Killer and the extraordinary true story of the world’s first DNA manhunt. The gritty 2-part drama tells of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 8 April 2015 John Simm chats with Shaun Keaveny about his new ITV drama ‘Code of a Killer’, plus his upcoming Glastonbury gig with his band Magic Alex and what he’s working on next in 2015… (spoiler hint: Three Days in the Country | National Theatre) Play Radio Interview (00:11:44): … Continue reading
BAFTA The Guru Uncut 13 April 2015 Code of a Killer: TV Q&A ITV’s drama Code Of A Killer is 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. This Q&A features writer Michael Crompton, executive … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 26 March 2015 Q: Code of a Killer brings an extraordinary story to a wider audience? “I didn’t know anything about it until I read the script. It’s an extraordinary and amazing story. Alec Jeffreys is an incredible man who made one of the most important scientific discoveries ever. It changed … Continue reading
BAFTA 23 March 2015 TV Preview: Code of a Killer + Q&A Monday 30 March, 18:30 at Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London Followed by a Q+A with writer Michael Crompton, executive producer Simon Heath, actors David Threlfall and John Simm Join us for a preview of ITV’s new drama starring David Threlfall and … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 29 Sep 2014 “Professor Alec Jeffreys’ DNA fingerprinting revolutionised the way police investigate crime. It is arguably the most important contribution to criminal investigation ever made.” Two of the UK’s most renowned actors, David Threlfall and John Simm, are to join forces in new ITV drama Code of a Killer, produced by … Continue reading
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