Prime Suspect broke new ground when it first hit TV screens back in 1991, starring aware winning actress Helen Mirren as the tough TV murder squad detective Jane Tennison. The making of Prime Suspect combines unseen footage with exclusive case and crew interviews, revealing all about this groundbreaking series and uncovering the truth behind the fiction. Interviews include real life ex-vice squad detective Jackie Malton, the woman who originally inspired Lynda La Plante to create the award winning show.

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  • Behind the Scenes
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    Behind the ScenesThe making of Prime Suspect combines unseen footage with exclusive case and crew interviews, revealing all about this groundbreaking series and uncovering the truth behind the fiction.
  • Sally HeadExecutive Producer
  • Paul MarcusProducer
  • Don LeaverProducer
  • Lynda La PlanteProducer

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