A Question of Guilt(1980)

A Question of Guilt is a historical drama series that reconstructs three infamous cases of alleged female murderers from the 18th and 19th centuries. The eight-episode arc follows Constance Kent, accused of killing her young brother in a shocking family crime. Episodes nine through fourteen examine Mary Blandy, a woman convicted of poisoning her father. The final arc chronicles Adelaide Bartlett, whose husband's mysterious death sparked scandal and suspicion. Each case unfolds through dramatised courtroom scenes, period investigation, and intimate character studies that explore motive, guilt, and the limits of Victorian justice. The series balances historical accuracy with compelling narrative, presenting three women whose names became synonymous with murder in their era. Viewers witness how evidence, testimony, and social prejudice shaped their fates.