Hunting Alice Bell
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When a woman named Fran Da Silva is accused online of being that former nurse, her family life is destroyed by mob hatred.[1][2] The story explores themes of mob mentality, misogyny, and justice while asking who Alice Bell really is.[1] A former nurse who was the lover and accomplice of a notorious anaesthetist serial killer now resides in the UK under a false identity, according to the series synopsis.[3][1][4]
Making and release
David Baddiel and Peter Bradshaw created the series, with writing contributions from Polly Buckle and Kate Verghese.[5][2] Baddiel stated the idea was inspired by real cases of women in the UK being terrorised by locals after being suspected of being national hate figures.[2] Channel 4 acquired the six-part drama from producer Clapperboard Studios in association with Sphere Abacus.[4] Daithí Ó Drónaí composed the score for the series.[6][4]
Tamryn Reinecke produced the six-episode series, with Paul Walker serving as director for every episode.[7] The production shot scenes in County Wicklow, Ireland, specifically within the town of Bray.[6][5] Simon Pegg's decision to join the project was reportedly influenced by his prior friendship with David Baddiel.[8] Channel 4 put out initial promotional photographs in July 2026.[6][1]
Channel 4 plans to air the series during September 2026.[9]
What the cited sources add
The Radio Times first-look pictures show Fran looking out a window and sitting on a bed with Nick and Violet, all looking concerned.[1] Rachel Gesua, senior executive producer at Clapperboard Studios, described the series as exploring what happens when an online mob targets ordinary women.[1] A Digital Spy article calls the series a psychological thriller built around a whodunnit with shades of family drama and social satire.[2] Baddiel said the five women in the series lose control of their identity in a world where identity is very fluid.[2]
References
- Cormack, "Sherlock and Nightsleeper favourites star in exclusive first look at Channel 4's dark new psychological thriller", Radio Times, 16 July 2026. facts only, no text reused. radiotimes.com
- Sayce, "British whodunit thriller "stuffed with cliffhangers" unveils first look with Harlan Coben star", Digital Spy, 16 July 2026. facts only, no text reused. digitalspy.com
- Wikipedia, "Hunting Alice Bell" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Whittock, "Channel 4 Lands 'Hunting Alice Bell' From David Baddiel & Peter Bradshaw; Alexandra Roach & Rudi Dharmalingam Among Cast", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2025; Cormack, "Sherlock and Nightsleeper favourites star in exclusive first look at Channel 4's dark new psychological thriller", Radio Times, 16 July 2026 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "Daithí Ó Drónaí composes new Channel 4 series starring Toni O'Rourke", iftn.ie, 8 Dec 2025. facts only, no text reused. iftn.ie
- Whittock, "Channel 4 Lands 'Hunting Alice Bell' From David Baddiel & Peter Bradshaw; Alexandra Roach & Rudi Dharmalingam Among Cast", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2025. facts only, no text reused. deadline.com
- Wikipedia, "Hunting Alice Bell" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Whittock, "Channel 4 Lands 'Hunting Alice Bell' From David Baddiel & Peter Bradshaw; Alexandra Roach & Rudi Dharmalingam Among Cast", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2025; Galvin, "Roy Keane joins list of stars to be spotted filming in one Wicklow town", Independent.ie, 18 September 2025; Cormack, "Sherlock and Nightsleeper favourites star in exclusive first look at Channel 4's dark new psychological thriller", Radio Times, 16 July 2026; "Daithí Ó Drónaí composes new Channel 4 series starring Toni O'Rourke", iftn.ie, 8 Dec 2025 (we en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hunting Alice Bell" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Whittock, "Channel 4 Lands 'Hunting Alice Bell' From David Baddiel & Peter Bradshaw; Alexandra Roach & Rudi Dharmalingam Among Cast", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2025 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hunting Alice Bell" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Whittock, "Channel 4 Lands 'Hunting Alice Bell' From David Baddiel & Peter Bradshaw; Alexandra Roach & Rudi Dharmalingam Among Cast", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2025; Sayce, "British whodunit thriller "stuffed with cliffhangers" unveils first look with Harlan Coben star", Digital Spy, 16 July 2026; Cormack, "Sherlock and Nightsleeper favourites star in exclusive first look at Channel 4's dark new psychological thriller", Radio Times, 16 July 2026; Whittock, "Clapperboard Studios' Mike Benson On Drama Slate, Developing AI Produc en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Hunting Alice Bell" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Glanfield, "The ten best TV shows to watch in September 2026", The Times, 24 August 2026; Tate, "The 20 TV shows to look forward to this autumn", The Daily Telegraph, 22 August 2026; Cormack, "Sherlock and Nightsleeper favourites star in exclusive first look at Channel 4's dark new psychological thriller", Radio Times, 16 July 2026 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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