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Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook

Derek Bentley (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, Crime

Derek Bentley, the nineteen year old executed at Wandsworth prison, for his part in the murder of PC Sidney Miles during a break in at a warehouse in Surrey. As a minor Bentley's accomplice Christopher Craig, who actually shot the officer,...See moreDerek Bentley, the nineteen year old executed at Wandsworth prison, for his part in the murder of PC Sidney Miles during a break in at a warehouse in Surrey. As a minor Bentley's accomplice Christopher Craig, who actually shot the officer, escaped execution and a long sentence leaving Bentley alone to take the fall. With the help of Criminologist Professor David Wilson we'll discover how his case changed the law. Written by Anonymous See less
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Updated Oct 8, 2011

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Jun 5, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Fred Dinenage
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
David Wilson
Self - Criminologist (as Professor David Wilson) Self - Criminologist (as Professor David Wilson)   See fewer
Maria Bentley Dingwall
Self - Niece of Derek Bentley Self - Niece of Derek Bentley   See fewer
Benedict Birnberg
Self - Human Rights Lawyer, 1962-1999 Self - Human Rights Lawyer, 1962-1999   See fewer
Neil Burns
PC Fairfax (as a different name) PC Fairfax (as a different name)   See fewer
Jennifer Edwards
Reconstruction Actor Reconstruction Actor   See fewer
Jeremy Fiddimore
Reconstruction Actor Reconstruction Actor   See fewer
Oliver Gratton
Derek Bentley (as Oliver James Gratton) Derek Bentley (as Oliver James Gratton)   See fewer
Hugh Maw
Self - Retired Teacher, Kingswood Approved School Self - Retired Teacher, Kingswood Approved School   See fewer
John Olsson
Self - Forensic Linguist Self - Forensic Linguist   See fewer
Jamie Saunders
Chrisopher Craig Chrisopher Craig   See fewer
Angela Wakefield
Reconstruction Actor Reconstruction Actor   See fewer
Lee Caine
Reconstruction Actor (uncredited) Reconstruction Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Thomas-Webster
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
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