Before the Fact

1 x 60 Mins

Dramatisation of the 1930s novel by Francis Iles. Like Iles' best known novel, "Malice Aforethought", the identity of the murderer is clear from the outset. In this piece, the wealthy Lena is married to the charming rotter, Johnnie. She knows he is going to murder her, but she still loves him totally and will do nothing to save herself.

Compelling listening.

Hitchcock adapted the novel for his film "Suspicion", though he changed the ending, to prevent Cary Grant being a murderer.