Honour | |
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Genre | Factual drama |
Written by | Gwyneth Hughes |
Directed by | Richard Laxton |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 2 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Producer | Alliea Nazar |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company | Hera Pictures in association with Buddy Club Productions |
Original release | |
Network | ITV |
Release | 28 September 29 September 2020 | –
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Honour is a two-part British television drama series, depicting the investigation into the real-life disappearance and murder of honour killing victim Banaz Mahmod.
Gwyneth Hughes created the screenplay using the first-hand experiences of key figures from the real case including Bekhal Mahmod, Nawzad Gelly[1] and Caroline Goode, who acted as consultant.[2] Nazir Afzal, CPS assistant Chief Crown Prosecutor when Banaz's case was brought to trial, was the production's legal consultant.[3]
Starring Keeley Hawes as DCI Caroline Goode the drama was commissioned by ITV,[4] directed by Richard Laxton and produced by Hera Pictures in association with Buddy Club Productions. It first aired on ITV on 28 and 29 September 2020.[5]