The Murder of Jill Dando (2019)
In April 1999, one of Britain’s most celebrated and loved television presenters and newsreaders, Jill Dando, known for her work on the Six O'Clock News, Crimewatch and Holiday, was shot and killed on the doorstep of her home in the middle of the day. It was a crime that reverberated across the country, from the millions of television viewers used to seeing Jill in their living rooms, all the way up to the heart of government - even the Queen commented on Jill’s death. Now, ahead of the 20th anniversary of her murder, this film tells the full story behind one of Britain’s most high-profile unsolved killings, as told by the people at the heart of the case.
Director: Marcus Plowright
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 2, 2019
Cast
- Jill Dando - Self (archive footage)
- Nick Ross - Self
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marcus Plowright
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Murder of Jill Dando about?
- In April 1999, one of Britain’s most celebrated and loved television presenters and newsreaders, Jill Dando, known for her work on the Six O'Clock News, Crimewatch and Holiday, was shot and killed on the doorstep of her home in the middle of the day. It was a crime that reverberated across the country, from the millions of television viewers used to seeing Jill in their living rooms, all the way up to the heart of government - even the Queen commented on Jill’s death. Now, ahead of the 20th anniversary of her murder, this film tells the full story behind one of Britain’s most high-profile unsolved killings, as told by the people at the heart of the case.
- Who directed The Murder of Jill Dando?
- The Murder of Jill Dando was directed by Marcus Plowright.
- Who stars in The Murder of Jill Dando?
- The Murder of Jill Dando stars Jill Dando, Nick Ross.
- How long is The Murder of Jill Dando?
- The Murder of Jill Dando has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Murder of Jill Dando?
- The Murder of Jill Dando is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Murder of Jill Dando produced?
- The Murder of Jill Dando was produced in United Kingdom.