'I Fought the Law' wins at TV Awards
Date Published: 04.03.2026
The ITV drama produced by our alumna, Liza Marshall, picked up three awards at the Royal Television Society North East and the Borders annual TV Awards.
'I Fought the Law' chronicled Ann Ming's campaign to change the UK’s double jeopardy law.
The drama, which aired in 2025, tells the true story of Ann Ming, who spent 17 years fighting for justice for her murdered daughter, Julie. Ann campaigned tirelessly to overturn the 800-year-old double jeopardy law that prevented people being tried twice for the same offence and to ensure Julie's murderer finally faced justice, having been acquitted following two mistrials.
Sheridan Smith won Best Performance for her portrayal of Ann, who was was on stage to collect the award on behalf of the actor alongside Hera Pictures executives and cast members. Ben Wilson was awarded Best Photography and the show itself was named Best Drama at the Royal Television Society North East and the Borders annual TV Awards.
Liza Marshall (Modern History, 1991) of Hera Pictures produced the four-part drama, which was made by Hera Pictures with support from the North East Production Fund.
Liza now awaits the outcome of the Oscars where her film, Hamnet, is nominated in eight categories including Best Picture. Many congratulations on these achievements!