When does Anne start on ITV, who’s in the cast of the Hillsborough drama and who was Anne Williams?
The inspirational woman's campaign for justice is being turned into a four-part mini-series for ITV
ANNE is an upcoming drama about the inspirational woman who dedicated her life to campaigning for justice following her son’s death at Hillsborough.
Anne Williams’ fight will be adapted for the small screen for a four-part mini-series on ITV. Here’s what you need to know about the drama…
When does Anne start on ITV?
Filming for Anne will take place in the summer of 2018 in Liverpool.
There is currently no release date for the four-part mini-series, which has been has been commissioned by ITV from award-winning programme makers, World Productions.
It has been written by Kevin Sampson, author of the book Hillsborough Voices, which depicts the tragic events of the day, and what unfolded in the hours, days and years after the disaster.
Sampson was at the 1989 semi-final as a fan, and interviewed Anne Williams for Hillsborough Voices.
The drama will depict how Anne Williams challenged medical evidence following her son’s original inquest, and refused to accept its verdict of accidental death.
Who's in the cast of the Hillsborough drama?
ITV is yet to announce the cast for the upcoming drama.
On commissioning the drama Polly Hill said: “This drama is dedicated to Anne Williams and her diligent and tireless 23-year campaign to learn how and when her son died. She was an inspiration and I’m proud that we can depict her story.”
The series has been developed with the support of her daughter, Sara, who was aged 9 when her brother died. Sara has carried on her Mum’s work following her death aged 62, and has assisted Kevin in the writing process.
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Who was Anne Williams?
Anne Williams was an inspirational woman who dedicated her life, up until her death in 2013, to campaigning for justice following her son’s death at Hillsborough
Anne, from Formby, near Liverpool, was devastated by the loss of her son, 15-year-old Kevin, who was tragically killed at the FA Cup semi-final in 1989 between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
She stood defiantly alongside other parents and their families who fought for justice for the 96 loved ones who lost their lives at a football match.
Determined to unearth the truth about Hillsborough, Anne Williams refused to believe the official line on how the disaster unfolded, seeking new medical opinion, tracking down witnesses whose statements were altered, and leaving no stone unturned in her fight for truth and justice.
The activist died age 62 on April 18, 2013. She was posthumously awarded the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards
The Sun was heavily criticised for it's coverage of the tragedy and has apologised on a number of occasions.