20 April 2026

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Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.

Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. His legal team battle missing records, discredited forensic methods and a system reisitant to reopening old wounds.

Until one crucial test changes everything.

Presenter: Olivia Graham.

Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham.

Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell.

Mixing: Ivan Eastley.

Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams.

Online Producer: Rachael Smith.

Development was by BBC Audio Scotland and BBC Merseyside.

Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson.

Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

There’s graphic descriptions of violence in this series. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.