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The Lady’ Premieres on BritBox as Variety Criticizes Royal Murder Drama

A Variety review labels the Jane Andrews dramatization a sensationalized treatment of a real case.

Overview

  • BritBox launches the four-part series on March 18 with new episodes releasing weekly on Wednesdays.
  • The show dramatizes the life of Jane Andrews, a former dresser to Sarah Ferguson who was convicted of murdering her boyfriend.
  • Variety’s reviewer calls the production overwhelming and unnecessary, focusing heavily on themes of mental illness and obsession.
  • Natalie Dormer portrays the Duchess of York and has declined to promote the series after donating her salary to charity.
  • The cast features Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane Andrews and Ed Speleers as Thomas Cressman, with Debbie O’Malley credited as writer.