Writer Ed Whitmore has a couple of decades experience with crime stories, including penning many of the best episodes of 'Silent Witness'. The compelling Steeltown story seemlessly alternates between the original investigation in 1973 and the new investigations in the present.
It had resonances with 'Life on Mars' and shared a lead in Philip Glenister, who shines here along with the rest of an accomplished local cast. Above all it felt totally authentic.
Production values were excellent, it was beautifully directed and photographed by Marc Evans and Sam Thomas respectively, with some tremendous set piece scenes (The funeral - wow!). It had a very strong sense of period with fantastic attention to detail and a fine score by Sarah Warne.
One of the best UK dramas of 2023, highly recommended and hats off to all involved, it was obviously a labour of love created by a close team.
