Series synopsis
Accused: A Mother on Trial is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on BBC Three on December 13, 2020. It ended on December 13, 2020. It stars Sheila Atim.
Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.
Premise
Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sheila Atim as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 13, 2020 | December 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband. |
December 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Rex searches for evidence to implicate Kennard in the crime. Details of Ashley and Kennard’s past reveal why she might be covering up for him. Kennard finally breaks his silence. |
December 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Struggling to get any more information from Ashley, Rex turns to a forensic psychologist for answers. A date for trial is set, but Ashley has a shocking announcement. |
December 13, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 13, 2020 |
| Status | ended |