George Kay
Synopsis
Four-part drama based on the true story of the police investigation into the poisoning of the former Russian spy, Alexander Litvinenko. In November 2006, Litvinenko, a former KGB officer, lies dying in a London hospital – poisoned by a mysterious radioactive substance. As police are summoned to take his statement, Litvinenko points his finger directly at the Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Litvinenko’s death a few days later sparks an investigation into a chemical attack on the streets of London and a ten-year investigation between Britain and Russia to find justice for his murder.
Credits
Written by
George Kay
Directed by
Jim Field Smith
Starring
David Tennant
Margarita Levieva
Mark Bonnar
Neil Maskell
Produced by
Chris May
Richard Kerbaj
Litvinenko is sensitive and tactful, almost to a fault.