A UK Radio Drama Explores Domestic Abuse

The popular Radio 4 drama The Archers has wrapped up a long story arc with a not guilty verdict in the trial for attempted murder of major character Helen Tichenor. She was accused after fighting back against her husband Rob, who had abused her for years. The story galvanized listeners across the UK.

More here from the Guardian:

'Frighteningly relevant and superbly handled': readers on the Archers' verdict

The BBC:

Verdict revealed:

The Telegraph:

The Archers Trial Verdict:

The Archers and Criminal Law

Matthew Scott discusses the legal advice (subscription required to read entire article) that the character Helen Titchener gets on the long running BBC drama The Archers.  The character is charged with the attempted murder of her husband. More here about the story arc from the BBC's Archers website, here from the Guardian.