UKTV, Screenwest & Screen Australia Greenlight Crime Doc

Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder is a new two-part true crime documentary from Prospero Productions that has been greenlit for production by UKTV, Screenwest and Screen Australia.

“Few stories have captured both British and Australian audiences quite like the murder of Peter Falconio 25 years ago,” said Julia Redwood, owner, managing director and executive producer of Prospero Productions. “In Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, we bring together world-leading experts to reexamine the case through a modern lens, shedding new light on a case that has been plagued by misinformation and conspiracy theories.”

The documentary will be available on U and air on U&W in the U.K., with international distribution by Sphere Abacus. Its Australian broadcast will be announced later this year.

On the night of July 14, 2001, a single gunshot ended Peter’s life and sent Joanne running for hers–until hours later, a passing truck picked her up on a remote stretch of highway. But with Peter’s body never recovered, Joanne’s account of what happened was met with doubt, triggering intense police interrogation and relentless media scrutiny.

“As an Australian living in the UK, I remember the years that this was front-page news, so I needed the right reason to resurface such a tragic situation,” said UKTV’s Tracy-Jean. “What Prospero offered in revisiting the scene and the story 25 years on is a window into Joanne’s incredible courage, a new perspective on Murdoch’s mindset, and an attempt to bring some comfort to those who are still missing Peter. From its inception, the team has approached this documentary with the care, curiosity and sensitivity it deserves.”

“True crime is becoming an increasing part of our exclusive factual offering, both on demand on U and on linear on U&W, and I’m pleased that we can add a brand new look at one of the most compelling true crime cases of the last 25 years,” said UKTV’s Adam Collings.

“In Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, led by Julia Redwood, the experienced Prospero Productions team explores how cutting-edge technology has the potential to shed new light on a case that continues to intrigue people the world over,” said Screen Australia head of documentary, Richard Huddleston.

“In Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, Prospero Productions brings experts together to explore how modern technology could help provide clarity to a case that continues to resonate,” said Screenwest head of industry development, Gabrielle Cole.