Appropriate Adult
2 x 45 - ITV
“Appropriate Adult is beautifully done”
The Guardian
A haunting psychological thriller based on the true story of the unusual relationship between serial killer Fred West (Dominic West – The Wire) and his “appropriate adult” Janet Leach (Emily Watson – Gosford Park). After volunteering as West’s appropriate adult – a person from the community who assists vulnerable adults facing criminal charges – Janet finds herself sitting with West during his highly-charged police interviews. As Fred quickly becomes dependent on Janet, he draws her deeper into his mind games and refuses to cooperate with the authorities. Janet struggles with the traumatic confessions she is forced to hear, but is driven by her sense of duty to the victims and their families to discover the truth. As the stability of her family is threatened and she begins to fear for her own mental stability, will Janet remain strong enough to see justice served?
"Riveting performance"
The Telegraph
"Incredibly shocking"
The Guardian
Awards
BAFTA
Best Mini Series
nominee
BAFTA
Best Actor
Dominic West - winner
BAFTA
Best Actress
Emily Watson - winner
BAFTA
Best Supporting Actress
Monica Dolan - winner
BAFTA
Best Writer
Neil McKay - nominee
BAFTA
Best Director
nominee
Golden Globes
Best Drama Series
Best Actress
Emily Watson - nominee
Broadcasting Press Guild
Best Drama Series
winner
Broadcasting Press Guild
Best Writer
Neil McKay - nominee
Broadcasting Press Guild
Best Actor
Dominic West - winner
Royal Television Society
Best Actress
Emily Watson - winner
Royal Television Society
Best Actor
Best Writer
Neil McKay - nominee
Screen Actors Guild
Best Actress
Emily Watson - nominee
Critics Choice Awards
Best Actress
Emily Watson - nominee
Cast
Emily Watson
Dominic West
Creative Team
Writer and Executive Producer - Neil McKay
Director - Julian Jarrold
Executive Producer - Jeff Pope
Producer - Lisa Gilchrist
Co-Producer - Kwadjo Dajan