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ITV's 'Believe Me' Examines Met Failures After First Two Episodes Air

All four episodes are now streaming on ITVX despite a staggered ITV schedule.

Overview

  • The four-part drama, which aired its first two parts Sunday and Monday on ITV, probes how the Metropolitan Police failed to act on early allegations against John Worboys.
  • Aimee-Ffion Edwards, who plays a protected survivor in episode one, said the forensic examination scenes were the hardest to film, underscoring the show’s focus on the ordeal after an assault.
  • Episode two follows student Laila Mahmood, whose report is dismissed by police even with CCTV evidence, reflecting the series’ theme of institutional neglect.
  • Creator Jeff Pope cast Daniel Mays to show why passengers trusted Worboys, and Mays said the role was isolating and emotionally taxing.
  • ITV lists episodes three and four for May 17 and 18 on broadcast, while the full box set is available to binge now on ITVX.