Series synopsis
The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies is a British drama crime television series that premiered on ITV1 on December 10, 2014. It ended on December 11, 2014. It stars Jason Watkins, Nathalie Armin, Shaun Parkes and Joe Sims.
Christopher Jefferies's life is turned inside out when one of his tenants disappears without a trace just before Christmas.
Premise
Christopher Jefferies's life is turned inside out when one of his tenants disappears without a trace just before Christmas.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Watkins as Christopher Jefferies
- Nathalie Armin as Melissa Chapman
- Shaun Parkes as Paul Okebu
- Joe Sims as Vincent Tabak
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Janine
- Ben Caplan as Charles Chapman
- Jennifer Higham as Tanja
- Flip Webster as Susan
Supporting cast
- Peter Polycarpou as Louis Charalambous
- Anna Gorham as Charles and Melissa's Daughter
- Jonathan Newth as Geoffrey
- Matthew Barker as Greg Reardon
- Colin Mace as Peter Stanley
- Marc Geoffrey as Custody Officer
- Ben Frimstone as Postman
Guest cast
- Steve Coogan as Himself
- Paul Blackwell as Detention Officer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 10, 2014 | December 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 December 2010. Retired school teacher Christopher Jefferies, a Bristol resident in his 60s, goes through his orderly morning routine. However, Christopher’s life is about to be turned inside out when one of his tenants, Joanna Yeates, disappears without a trace just before Christmas. As the investigation gathers momentum suspicion soon turns to those who live close to her and as a keyholder and landlord Christopher is questioned. What follows is a descent into chaos and a living nightmare for Jefferies. |
December 10, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Following his release from police custody, Christopher Jefferies remains on bail and housebound at his friend Charles’s home. Meanwhile in Holland, Jefferies’s other tenant is questioned and arrested by police. Despite being cleared by the police, Christopher still feels the stigma of his arrest has affected his public and professional life. Making a decision to fight back and clear his reputation, he embarks upon a journey that will take him through the courts of justice and back into the spotlight. |
December 11, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 10, 2014 |
| Last aired | December 11, 2014 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |