Agony of victim's family at 'cruel abuse' of plans to screen ITV drama on Fergie's murderous aide
Daily MailITV was last night accused of ‘cruel abuse’ over plans to screen a drama about killer Jane Andrews, the Duchess of York’s former aide. ITV was accused of 'cruel abuse' over its plans to screen a drama about a killer aide of the Duchess of York Rick Cressman, whose brother Thomas was beaten with a cricket bat by Jane Andrews, says his family are in despair over the plans He has contacted his MP about his concerns, and hopes to meet the Justice Secretary ‘as soon as possible’. While some filmmakers were scrupulous in listening to the familly, ncluding their recollections of Thomas, others appear simply to have gone through the motions Basia Briggs, a friend of Prince Michael of Kent, told the Daily Mail: ‘I am appalled, as it’s inappropriate to use this dreadful tragedy for people’s entertainment.’ Andrews stayed at Mrs Briggs’ home in Chelsea, west London, during her Old Bailey trial, at her lawyer’s request. Left Bank producer Sian McWilliams said: ‘The Lady deftly explores the tragic series of events and poses the question – who is the real Jane Andrews?’ ITV did not respond to requests for comment.
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