Name: Deceit
Released: 2021-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Niamh Algar, El Anthony, Edwin De La Renta

TV Show · Drama · Crime

Starring Niamh Algar and Eddie Marsan, ‘Deceit’ examines the controversial honeytrap which lay at the heart of the real-life murder investigation of young mother Rachel Nickell in 1992. Fuelled by the media and a national obsession of catching the killer, the police find themselves under immense pressure.

2021 · 46m

Starring Niamh Algar, El Anthony, Edwin De La Renta

Director Niall MacCormick

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Ambitious police officer Sadie plays a key role in a major drug bust but is dismissed by her male colleagues; she suddenly gets the chance to work on a case that could make her career.

44 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The honeytrap gains momentum as undercover officer Lizzie comes in contact with prime suspect Colin Stagg, but there is no hard evidence linking Stagg to the murder.

44 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The pressure of earning prime suspect Stagg's trust and getting him to crack soon take a toll on undercover officer Lizzie.

44 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

While Stagg is awaiting trial for the murder of Rachel Nickell, another horrific attack occurs in south London.

44 min