Firecrest Films Readies Third Murder Trial Installment

Murder Trial: The Killing of Dr. Brenda Page, from Firecrest Films, is due to air on BBC iPlayer, BBC Scotland and BBC Two later this month.

For the episodes, which mark the return of the Murder Trial series, Firecrest was permitted access to shoot from inside the Aberdeen High Court during the recent trial for the 1978 murder of Dr. Brenda Page.

Murder Trial: The Killing of Dr. Brenda Page is produced and directed by Jack Warrender and executive produced by Iain Scollay and Vari Innes at Firecrest Films. The series was commissioned by BBC Scotland and BBC Factual.

This installment follows the success of Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae and 2020’s BAFTA-winning Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming.

Innes, executive producer at Firecrest Films, said, “It’s a privilege to have been granted access to film in the Aberdeen High Court for this high-profile trial. A huge thanks to Brenda’s family and the legal teams for sharing their time around this challenging case, allowing us to highlight the importance of justice and conversations around domestic abuse.”

David Harron, commissioner and executive producer for BBC Scotland, added, “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing viewers another two episodes of Murder Trial. The access granted to the team at Firecrest is genuinely exceptional and, as well as being a compelling watch, the series also provides a valuable insight into the working of the judicial system in Scotland.”

Emma Loach, commissioning editor for BBC Documentaries, commented, “The last two series of Murder Trial have been utterly gripping, and I’m delighted it is back with another case. This time, the team at Firecrest are bringing us remarkable access to a challenging and high-profile trial that takes us right to the heart of justice in action, as well as raising important issues around abusive relationships.”