Lucan (British TV series)

Lucan
GenreThriller
Based onThe Gamblers by John Pearson
Written byJeff Pope
Directed byAdrian Shergold
Starring
ComposerBen Bartlett
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes2
Production
ProducersFrancis Hopkinson
Chris Clough
Production companiesITV Studios and Motion Content Group
Original release
NetworkITV
Release11 December 2013 (2013-12-11)
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Lucan is a two-part British television drama, starring Rory Kinnear, Christopher Eccleston and Catherine McCormack, portraying the disappearance in 1974 of the Earl of Lucan, following the murder of his children's nanny. Written by Jeff Pope and directed by Adrian Shergold, it was broadcast in December 2013.[1]

Although the drama describes actual events, it also has a speculative element.[2]

  1. ^ "Rory Kinnear and Christopher Eccleston to star in Lord Lucan drama". Radio Times. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. ^ An opening caption states: "Much of this story is based on fact, though we have also included an element of speculation. Some scenes and characters have been created for dramatic purposes".