Helen's Story

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Episode 3 of 6

Duration: 1 hour

Series of dramas, created by Jimmy McGovern, about ordinary people as they face their day in court. Helen, a primary school teacher, stands accused. She tells the jury of the tragedy that led her to commit a terrible crime. Will they find her guilty, or not guilty?

  • Photo: Accused - Helen's Story

    Photo: Accused - Helen's Story

    The third instalment in the series was co-written by Alice Nutter - a former member of the pop group Chumbawamba.

  • Juliet Stevenson Interview

    Juliet Stevenson Interview

    Read about Juliet's career and her thoughts about her character, Helen Ryland.

    Read the interview
  • Peter Capaldi Interview

    Peter Capaldi Interview

    Read The Thick Of It actor's take on Frank and Helen Ryland, as well as his opinions on Jimmy McGovern.

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Credits

Helen Ryland
Juliet Stevenson
Frank Ryland
Peter Capaldi
Alan Maxfield
Peter Wight
Michael Lang
Alfie Allen
Siobhan
Bronagh Gallagher
Rob Ryland
Joseph Philips
Leanne Lang
Tina O'Brien
Dave Price
Darryl Clark
Stephen Sullivan
Ian Bartholomew
Tegan
Taylor Norton
Coldburn
Paul Warriner
Karen Bryant
Kelly Price
Judge
David Fleeshman
Lead Judge
John Draycott
Cop 1
Ross Grant
Mortuary Attendant
Angela Murray
Derek Moorhouse
Simon Smithies
Coroner's Court Usher
Chris Barlow
Court Usher
Chris Hall
Female Prison Officer
Alexandra Earp
Foreman
Gerry McLaughlin
Director
Richard Laxton
Producer
Sita Williams
Writer
Alice Nutter
Writer
Jimmy McGovern

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