Channel 5’s chief content officer, Ben Frow, has stated he would not have commissioned a drama centered around the Sarah Everard case. The decision comes as Jeff Pope is developing a similar drama for the BBC, focusing on the investigation into Everard’s 2021 murder.
Frow, who is chief content officer at the Paramount-owned public service broadcaster 5, explained his reasoning, stating, “There are some things I just wouldn’t do.” He did not elaborate on the specifics of why he would avoid such a project, but made the comment while discussing content choices for his network.
The upcoming BBC drama is being penned by Jeff Pope and will detail the investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard. The case garnered significant national attention in 2021 and sparked widespread conversations about women’s safety and the actions of law enforcement. Frow acknowledged the skill of Pope, saying he was sure Pope would do a […].
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