White House Farm

(Based on) a true story, this 6-part retelling of a notorious multiple murder case features some terrific acting (Freddie Fox as the protagonist and possible sociopath) and Mark Addy as DS Stan Jones, one of the few to be convinced of the former's guilt rather than his sister who is widely blamed.

The mechanics of the story are brilliantly handled (especially given the well-known facts of the case) and a real sense of location and, indeed, foreboding is provided by some great 'atmosphere' shots of the landscape, farm implements and other objects that earth and populate this grim tale.

Dark territory, for sure, but really well handled and impossible to look away from. Highly recommended, but certainly not for the squeamish

It is brilliant. I knew the full story and was still on the edge of my seat. Do not miss this.

Excellent TV drama and did the story justice. Don't be fooled by the low scored reviews, as it seems a lot of people do not realise that it's not meant to be an investigative documentary. It is a simply a drama based on the events. Well done to the entire production team and actors involved who approached this story with sensitivity and respect.

Overall a really interesting watch, albeit rather slow paced. I recommend adjusting the playback speed while watching if you need to.

I watched this drama based on numerous recommendations, I wasn't familer with the crime myself. I found it thoroughly gripping, the acting is great and the cinematography is some of the best I've seen in a TV drama, it truly creates an atmosphere full of suspense. Unlike some of the reviewers, I didn't find this to be drawn out, I thought it were the perfect length to do justice to the story. I've since since done some research into the story and thought it was accurately portrayed and well told. This is one not to be missed.

Ignore some of the ridiculous, low-star reviews of this drama, they are written by Jeremy Bamber's "fans" and have nothing to do with the quality of the drama itself.

This is a powerful re-telling of the White House Farm murders in 1985, focusing mainly on the aftermath rather than the build up or the event. It is a slow-moving drama, but this is to its benefit in my opinion because it adds to the realism, and creates an atmosphere which is occasionally quite sinister.

Probably the opening episode is the weakest, but when Mark Addy appears as DS Stan Jones the story real takes off. Mark's naturalistic acting really hooks the viewer. Stephen Graham is a little wasted in a one-note part, playing the annoying DI Taff Jones who shouts and obstructs at crucial moments.

Apart from Mark Addy, other stand-outs are Alexa Davies who is consistently convincing as Jeremy Bamber's suffering girlfriend, Mark Stanley, who gives a powerfully sensitive performance as Jeremy's brother-in-law (just seeing him on screen is upsetting, and his final visit to Sheila's flat is heartbreaking) and, of course, Freddie Fox as the strange but charismatic Bamber. You can't keep your eyes of Fox, there is something magnetic about him here.

I have been perhaps generous with my rating as I find the case itself interesting, but I do think everyone involved has done a good job here. Despite the slow pace, 6 episodes is exactly right.

The ending is so sad, very hard to watch