Appropriate Adult (part 1)

Appropriate Adult tells the extraordinary story of Gloucester housewife Janet Leach who played a key role in the uncovering of the crimes of Fred and Rosemary West. This factual drama centres on the period of time between Fred West's arrest, his suicide in 1995 and the conviction of Rosemary West, and how Fred confided in Janet Leach who took the role of the 'appropriate adult' during his police interviews. 'Appropriate adults' are volunteers who can be asked by the police to sit in on interviews with minors or vulnerable adults in order to assist them and safeguard their rights. Double Oscar nominated actress Emily Watson (Oranges and Sunshine, Gosford Park) plays the role of Janet Leach; Dominic West (The Hour, The Wire), portrays Fred West. The multi award-winning production team responsible for Mo, See No Evil: The Moors Murders, This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper, The Murder of Stephen Lawrence and Wall of Silence, have produced the drama, written and executive produced by Neil McKay, executive produced by Jeff Pope and produced by Lisa Gilchrist. The life of housewife Janet Leach is transformed when she asked by police to act as 'appropriate adult' for a man they have arrested - serial killer Fred West.