Sara Thornton was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of the 1989 murder of her violent and alcoholic husband. Thornton never denied the killing, but claimed it had been an accident during an argument.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Maggie O'NeillSara Thornton | Sara Thornton |
| JJulian KerridgeMartin Thornton | Martin Thornton |
 Annabelle ApsionBilli | Billi |
| LLloyd McGuireSolicitor | Solicitor |
 Antony CarrickDefense QC | Defense QC |
 Julian FellowesProsecution QC | Prosecution QC |
 Peter HowittMalcolm Thornton | Malcolm Thornton |
| JJohn KirkJohn | John |