Series synopsis
Rillington Place is a British crime drama television series that premiered on BBC One on November 29, 2016. It ended on December 13, 2016. It stars Tim Roth, Samantha Morton, Nico Mirallegro and Jodie Comer.
A three-part drama about serial killer John Christie and the murders at 10 Rillington Place in the 1940s and early 1950s.
Premise
A three-part drama about serial killer John Christie and the murders at 10 Rillington Place in the 1940s and early 1950s.
Premise: If these walls could talk.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Roth as John Christie
- Samantha Morton as Ethel Christie
- Nico Mirallegro as Timothy Evans
- Jodie Comer as Beryl Evans
- John Paul Hurley as Albert Pierrepoint
- Christopher Hatherall as Harry
- Sophie Wise as Brenda
- Tim Bentinck as Dr Odess
Supporting cast
- Gilly Gilchrist as Detective Chief Inspector
- Eiry Thomas as Mrs. Probert
- Sonya Cassidy as Janice
- Bryan Parry as PC Everly
- Kevin Mathurin as Beresford Brown
- Bobby Rainsbury as Receptionist
- Helen McAlpine as Streetwalker
- Sandy Welch as Christmas Humphries
- Glyn Grimstead as Adler
- Justin Salinger as Malcolm Norris
Guest cast
- Cara Kelly as Mrs. Carlin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 29, 2016 | December 13, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ethel After a long separation, Ethel and her husband John Reginald Christie set up home in 10 Rillington Place, but Ethel soon wonders whether she has made the right decision. As war breaks out, the fractures in their relationship begin to reappear, with deceit, suspicion and violence never far below the veneer of married respectability. |
November 29, 2016 |
| 2 |
Tim When newlyweds Tim and Beryl move into 10 Rillington Place, they are befriended by their older neighbours the Christies. As time passes and their relationship hits a rough patch, Mr Christie's interest and influence over the couple takes a much more sinister turn. |
December 6, 2016 |
| 3 |
Reg After the strain of Timothy Evans's trial, Christie finds it increasingly difficult to maintain the charade. As his marriage breaks down, he embarks upon a course of action which finally reveals his true nature to the world. |
December 13, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 13, 2016 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |