ITV teases 'gripping' true crime drama with Peaky Blinders icon
A "powerful" true crime drama is on the way and fans are saying the same thing after its first-look teaser.
www.walesonline.co.ukHere’s the latest on ITV’s Believe Me:
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ITV has released the first-look material for Believe Me, a four-part true crime drama about the women who were victimized by John Worboys, the so-called “black cab rapist,” and their struggle to be believed and to secure justice. The project stars Daniel Mays as Worboys and Aimée-Ffion Edwards, with additional cast including Miriam Petche and Aasiya Shah. Multiple outlets reported the teaser and first-look materials highlighting the show's focus on police failings and victim testimony.[3][4][6]
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The series is described as examining the failures of the Metropolitan Police to properly investigate victims’ claims, with ITV positioning it as a wake-up call about listening to survivors. Early coverage notes the drama aims to tell a harrowing, survivor-centered story and to challenge how investigations were handled at the time.[7][9][3]
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Release details indicate Believe Me is slated for ITV1 and ITVX, with broadcast in the UK (specific air dates have been announced by some outlets as May 2026) and availability on ITVX/ STV Player in streaming windows. Viewers in the UK can expect a four-part unseen-by-many account of the case, with promotions emphasizing the victims’ perspectives.[2][6][8]
Illustration: If helpful, imagine Believe Me as a four-episode investigation told from the victims’ viewpoints, paired with a tense courtroom and police procedural backdrop to underscore the “listen to survivors” message.[3]
Would you like a quick summary of what’s known about the cast and broadcast schedule, or a timeline of key announcements as they’ve been rolled out?[6][8][3]