BBC drama The Sixth Commandment has been a huge hit with viewers, with many praising the “captivating” show.
However, locals based in the village where the real-life tragedy took place are furious with the broadcaster over the hit new drama.
What is BBC drama The Sixth Commandment about?
The Sixth Commandment is a new four-part drama based on the real-life murder of Peter Farquhar. The shocking incident took place in 2015.
Farquhar – a retired English teacher – unknowingly welcomed a murderer into his life. The retired teacher was exploited, seduced and eventually murdered by student Ben Field.
A synopsis for the show reads: “A meeting between an inspirational teacher and a charismatic student in Buckinghamshire ends up setting the stage for one of the most complex criminal cases in recent memory.”
The drama sees Timothy Spall play Farquhar and Eanna Hardwicke play Field. They’re joined by a stellar cast including Anne Reid, Sheila Hancock, and Annabel Scholey.
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