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ITV’s ‘The Lady’ Premieres, Recounting Jane Andrews’ Rise and Notorious Murder Case

The release has reignited scrutiny of true‑crime dramatization involving living figures.

Overview

  • The four-part drama debuted on 22 February on ITV1, with all episodes available on ITVX and remaining parts airing on consecutive Sunday–Monday nights.
  • Mia McKenna-Bruce leads as Jane Andrews, with Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson and Ed Speleers as Thomas Cressman, in a Left Bank production written by Debbie O’Malley.
  • ITV was reported to have duty lawyers on standby due to sensitivities around Ferguson’s portrayal, a claim attributed to an unnamed source.
  • Thomas Cressman’s brother, Rick Cressman, objected to the series’ blending of fact and fiction and rejected suggestions that the family had blessed the production.
  • Natalie Dormer declined to promote the show and donated her fee after Epstein-related emails involving Ferguson surfaced in 2025, as viewers reacted strongly to the timing of the broadcast.