Channel 5 Chief Rejects Commissioning Drama About Sarah Everard Murder Investigation
Paramount's content head stated he would never produce a series on the case, contrasting with the BBC's ongoing development of Jeff Pope's scripted investigation.
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Writer Jeff Pope states violence against women is at 'breaking point'
Jeff Pope, writer of the ITV drama "Believe Me" about the 'black-cab rapist' John Worboys, asserts that violence against women has reached a "breaking point" and calls for changes in how police handle sexual assault cases.
BBC Drama on Sarah Everard's Murder Set to Air, Focusing on Abduction and Killing
Jeff Pope is creating a new two-part factual drama for the BBC focusing on the tragic abduction and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021. The 'respectful' series, which is now set to air, will explore the circumstances that allowed a sexual offender to remain a Metropolitan Police officer.
ITV Developing Drama on Social Media's Impact on Children
ITV and Oscar-nominee Jeff Pope are collaborating on a new drama series that will explore the devastating impact of social media on children, an idea originated by Simon Cowell’s partner, Lauren Cowell.
Jeff Pope States Reviews Matter More Than Ratings in Streaming Era
According to Jeff Pope, the influx of American streamers into factual drama has made reviews even more crucial than ratings in determining a show's success.
International Insider: Saudi Retreat; Scaling Up In Spain; Lunch With Jeff Pope
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Daniel Mays Discusses Playing "Black Cab Rapist" in ITV's 'Believe Me'
Actor Daniel Mays speaks about the challenges of portraying the "Black Cab Rapist" in ITV's true-crime series 'Believe Me,' while writer Jeff Pope explains the show's focus on the victims and failures of the Metropolitan Police.