The Tichborne Affair starring
Hugh Keays-Byrne
The claim by a bankrupt Australian butcher to be Sir Roger Tich borne, missing heir to the Tichborne title and estates, led ultimately to one of the most famous British criminal trials of the 19th century. This intriguing drama recreates the twists and turns of the Tichborne Claimant's protracted legal battle with the outraged family.
Written by BRIAN PAULL and JAMES WORKMAN
Directed by CARL SCHULTZ for the AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COMMISSION