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The Trial of Louise Woodward

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The Trial of Louise Woodward

1 Seasons

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Drama

Overview

The shocking true story of how, in 1997, an 18-year-old British au pair was accused of shaking to death a baby left in her care by her American host family, setting off an international media firestorm as the trial unfolds in full view of both the British and American public.

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Production Companies

Big Light Productions

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Meghann Fahy

Meghann Fahy

Deborah Eappen

Sagar Radia

Sagar Radia

Sunil Eappen

Creative team

Created by: Matthew Barry
Showrunner: Matthew Barry
Susanne Bier

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