Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie
series not in production
Ended
Crime
Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 5
avg.Runtime | 50 min
First EP | 2021-06-20
Last EP | 2021-06-20
Overview
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A five part Sky Original documentary series that will look into the unsolved case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was brutally murdered in West Cork in 1996. Using original evidence, never-before-seen footage and interviews with those closest to the case, including Sophie’s family and key suspect Ian Bailey, the series aims to unravel the unsolved case that has haunted West Cork for decades.
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Produced by
Hell's Kitchen
Dare Films (GB)
Sky Studios
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2021-06-20
1
Episode 1
2021-06-20
Acclaimed filmmaker Jim Sheridan begins his investigation into the brutal murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996.
2
Episode 2
2021-06-20
Early suspects in the murder case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier begin to emerge, including English journalist Ian Bailey, the first reporter on the crime scene.
3
Episode 3
2021-06-20
The murder case continues with false leads, changing witness statements and a failure to charge a suspect despite more than 50 initial suspects identified by the Irish police.
4
Episode 4
2021-06-20
Years later, the French authorities take over the investigation from the Irish Police and circle around one key suspect: Ian Bailey. A battle between cultures and judicial systems looms large.
5
Episode 5
2021-06-20
After 24 years of suspicion, the French authorities put Ian Bailey on trial in absentia. The defendant remains in his home in West Cork while French Magistrates deliberate on his fate.
CAST
charactor: Self. Presenter. Storyteller. Filmmaker
Original: Jim Sheridan
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self. (Archive Footage)
Original: Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self - Director Forensic Science Lab. Garda Headquarters
Original: Dr. James Donavan
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self - Former Journalist
Original: Ian Bailey
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self - Forensic Crime Scene Detective
Original: Eugene Gilligan
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self - Sophie's Neighbor
Original: Alfie Lyons
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Crime Correspondent
Original: Senan Molony
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Detective Garda
Original: Dennis Harrington
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Local Schull Resident
Original: Julian Bielecki
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Detective Sergeant
Original: Ger McCarthy
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Sophie's Father
Original: George Bouniol
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Sophie's Mother
Original: Marguerite Bouniol
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Local Shopkeeper, Schull
Original: Marie Farrel
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Local Artist & Photographer (Partner of Ian)
Original: Jules Thomas
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Chief Superintendent
Original: Dermot Dwyer
Total EP: 2
charactor: Self - Publican (Pub Owner)
Original: Billy O'Sullivan
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Priest
Original: Father Dennis Cashman
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Chief State Pathologist of Ireland (Archive Footage)
Original: John Harbison
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Schull Resident
Original: Len Liptich
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Former Press Photographer
Original: Mike Brown
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Barrister for Ian Bailey
Original: James Duggan
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Local Schull Resident
Original: Amanda Reed
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Journalist
Original: Barry Roche
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Author
Original: Michael Sheridan
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Sophie's Son (Archive Interview/Footage)
Original: Pierre Louis Baudy-Vignaud
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Journalist & Author
Original: Ralph Riegel
Total EP: 1
charactor: Self - Press Photographer
Original: Billy MacGill
Total EP: 1
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