Panorama The Derby Fire: Secrets and Lies (Season 61, Episode 10)
TV Episode | 30 min | Documentary, News

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The Derby Fire: Secrets and Lies (Season 61, Episode 10)

TV Episode | 30 min | Documentary, News

The Derby Fire, in which six children died, shocked Britain. Mick Philpott, the father of the children, was hailed a hero for trying to rescue them but later convicted of starting the blaze. Panorama investigates this tragic case.

Director

John O'Kane

Writer

Ingrid Kelly

Producers

Simon Boazman | John O'Kane

Cinematographer

Roy Estabrook

Editors

Justin Amsden | Bob Hayward | Andy Kemp

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 2, 2013

Release date

Apr 2, 2013 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

11 wins & 14 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Mandy McAuley Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History (2019)
Mick Philpott Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Ann Widdecombe Versus (2007)
Mairead Philpott Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Ann Widdecombe Versus (2007)
Alan Burbridge Self - Parish Priest (as Canon Alan Burbridge) Self - Parish Priest (as Canon Alan Burbridge) See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
David Canter Self - Investigative Psychologist (as Professor David Canter) Self - Investigative Psychologist (as Professor David Canter) See fewer	Crime Monthly (1989)
Dave Coss Self - East Midlands Fire Investigation Team Self - East Midlands Fire Investigation Team See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Steve Cotterill Self - Derbyshire Constabulary (as ACC Steve Cotterill) Self - Derbyshire Constabulary (as ACC Steve Cotterill) See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Jeannie Donnan Self - Duwayne Philpott's Godmother Self - Duwayne Philpott's Godmother See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Bernadette Duffy Self - Mairead Philpott's Sister Self - Mairead Philpott's Sister See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Jimmy Duffy Self - Mairead Philpott's Father Self - Mairead Philpott's Father See fewer	Crimes That Shook Britain (2008)
Michael Garland Self - Family Friend Self - Family Friend See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Patricia Hurd Self - Headteacher Self - Headteacher See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Jennifer Lobban Self - Mairead Philpott's Sister Self - Mairead Philpott's Sister See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Kate Meynell Self - East Midlands Major Crimes Unit (as Det. Supt. Kate Meynell) Self - East Midlands Major Crimes Unit (as Det. Supt. Kate Meynell) See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Christopher Reynolds Self - Headteacher (as Dr Christopher Reynolds OBE) Self - Headteacher (as Dr Christopher Reynolds OBE) See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Marie Smith Self - Mortuary Manager, Royal Derby Hospital Self - Mortuary Manager, Royal Derby Hospital See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Gavin Tomlinson Self - Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Self - Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service See fewer	Granada Reports (1992)
Jean Wallace Self - Family Friend Self - Family Friend See fewer	Panorama (I) (1953)
Ann Widdecombe Self Self See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)