The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies
On ITV1
A tightly focused two-part drama about the destruction of an ordinary man's life through false accusation and media hysteria, grounded in the interior experience of wrongful suspicion.
Christopher Jefferies's life is turned inside out when one of his tenants disappears without a trace just before Christmas.
Questions people ask
Is The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
