Is Maxine based on a true story?
CHANNEL 5 are unleashing their brand new gripping drama, Maxine.
Starring newcomer Jemma Carlton in the title role, the series focuses on a double murder in Soham, which many people will remember only too well.
Is Maxine a true story?
Channel 5’s Maxine is based on real life events that gripped the UK back in 2022.
The drama tells the true story of Maxine Carr.
The former teacher’s assistant — dubbed the most hated woman in Britain — was the fiancée of child murderer Ian Huntley.
She was caged for three-and-a-half years for giving evil Huntley an alibi after he killed ten-year-old schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham in August 2002.
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Holly and Jessica were found dumped in a ditch two weeks after they vanished from a family barbecue, with Huntley locked up for a minimum of 40 years.
Carr was forced to go into hiding in 2020 after the new identity she was given following her release from prison was exposed online.
Is Maxine based on a book?
Maxine isn’t based on a book, but is an original screenplay for Channel 5.
The broadcaster chose to tell the story of Ian and Maxine through her eyes.
A statement said: “This three-part drama will explore their tumultuous relationship through Maxine’s perspective.
“Why she lied for him and how she became public enemy No1, as well as reflect the scale of the police investigation and subsequent media frenzy around the biggest manhunt ever seen in British history.
“Maxine will examine the investigation of school assistant Maxine Carr and her caretaker fiancé Ian Huntley, who was later imprisoned for the double murder of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, the tragic case that shocked the nation.”
Who is in the cast of Maxine?
Maxine brings with it an incredible cast which is lead by newcomer Jemma Carlton who plays Maxine.
Meanwhile, Ian Huntley is being played by rising star Scott Reid who is known for Line of Duty.
Also appearing in this gritty series are:
- Steve Edge as Brian Farmer
- Natalie Britton as Jane Kerrigan
- Kate O’Toole as Shirley
- David Ryan as DCS Chris Stevenson
- Lesley Conroy as Lynda Huntley
- Shane Nestor as Howard Gilbert
- Barry John Kinsella as DCI Andy Hebb
- Steve Gunn as Matt Tapp
- Catriona Loughlin as DCI Nikki Harris
- Lucy Cray Miller as Marion Bastin
- Molly McCann as Millie Farmer
- San Shella as Walker
- Simon Coury as Stephen Coward QC
- Andy Crook as Richard Latham QC
- Jim Roche as Dr Nat Cary
- Laurence Foster as Michael Hubbard QC
When is Maxine on TV?
Maxine starts airing on Channel 5 at 9pm on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Each episode will then air on consecutive nights at the same time, with episode 2 airing at the same time the following night (October 11, 2022).
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The three part-series will then conclude at 9pm on October 12, 2022.
You will be able to catch up with episodes on My5.