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Fact-based crime drama about how the victims of serial sex offender John Worboys, known as the Black Cab Rapist, were failed by the system, following their stories as they fight for justice. Starring Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays
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rolenameSarah AdamsAimee-Ffion EdwardsJohn WorboysDaniel MaysFrankie PeacockLaurie KynastonCarrie SymondsMiriam PetcheLaila MahmoodAasiya ShahGavinDavid ElliotConnorJordan BolgerSalmaSudha BhucharPC Dawn BolitoMeg BashamPC Stephanie EllisAlexa Davies
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News & features about Believe Me
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Believe Me cast: Who stars in ITV’s true crime drama?
The cast of Believe Me includes stars from the likes of Peaky Blinders, Industry and Line of Duty.
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Believe Me true story: Where is John Worboys now?
The new ITV drama is based on the very real case of John Worboys and his victims.
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Believe Me ending explained: What happened to Sarah and Laila?
The harrowing four-parter ends on a sobering note.
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Believe Me review: Jeff Pope delivers another powerful and unflinching drama ★★★★☆
In his four-part ITV drama, Jeff Pope questions how the crimes of prolific sex attacker John Worboys went undetected for far too long – and why his female victims were failed by the police.
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John Worboys was very nearly released – ITV's Believe Me wants to make sure that never happens
One of Britain's most prolific sex attackers almost walked free a few years ago. ITV drama Believe Me will almost certainly shape the conversation when that question is raised again.
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Believe Me writer on spotlighting victim's stories, not John Worboys: "These women went through the most horrendous process"
The new four-part drama airs on ITV this week.
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Believe Me is more impactful for one key reason – and true crime dramas should take note
The new ITV series is a masterclass in balancing on and off-screen trauma.
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Industry star explains why it's important for ITV true crime drama Believe Me to highlight Carrie Johnson's story
"She must have had an incredible amount of courage to risk her career."
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Line of Duty star reveals he "underestimated" how much embodying Believe Me predator would "take its toll"
Daniel Mays stars in Believe Me as the convicted serial sex offender.
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Believe Me writer Jeff Pope talks his John Worboys drama: "I was very aware that I’m a man writing a story about women"
Jeff Pope had much to learn when he set out to dramatise the real-life story of the victims of the “black cab rapist” and their treatment by the police.
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James Corden on The Late Late Show: "It'll be cancelled in a heartbeat, believe me"
The 36-year-old British actor is "very, very anxious" about his chat show debut tonight – when he'll interview Mila Kunis and Tom Hanks
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A Thousand Blows star revealed in "unsettling" role of real-life serial criminal in new true crime drama first look
Daniel Mays plays John Worboys in Believe Me.
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Peaky Blinders and Industry favourites star in first look at true crime drama
Believe Me focuses on the victims of John Worboys, who was dubbed the 'black cab rapist'.
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National Television Awards 2026 nominations shortlist confirmed with first-ever all-female line-up for drama performance
The shortlist also includes Heated Rivalry, A Woman of Substance, and more!
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ITV confirms "devastating" new drama from writer Jeff Pope and Lauren Cowell on impact of social media on teens
The drama will "examine the extent to which technology companies are able to evade responsibility and scrutiny".
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Line of Duty star cast as serial sex attacker John Worboys in new ITV true crime drama
The project comes from the writer of Suspect and the director of Until I Kill You.
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Black Panther 3 confirmed as Industry and Alien: Romulus star David Jonsson lands lead role alongside returning cast
Black Panther is back!
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ITV confirms major production update for "powerful and moving" infected blood drama Bad Blood
Iain Glen leads the cast in a drama based on the real-life infected blood scandal.
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Full list of winners from I Fought the Law to Vicky McClure
The biggest night in TV is here once again.
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Emmerdale's Patsy Kensit reveals "explosive secret" will blow the King family apart upon Sadie's return
Kensit returns later this year.
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Rivals season 2 part 2 start date officially confirmed with dramatic first look at new episodes after tragic cliffhanger
There isn't too long to wait...
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Bergerac season 3 confirms casting of Doctor Who and Only Fools and Horses legends
Damien Molony will be back to lead the cast as cop Jim Bergerac.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword review – The best combat we've seen since Sekiro ★★★★★
Try the demo if you don't believe me.
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Daniel Craig and the stars of the new Knives Out film are on this week's Radio Times
Craig's new film, Wake Up Dead Man, revives the classic locked-room murder with a twist. Just don't call it a whodunnit in front of him...
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