The cast includes Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Jack Taylor), Ben Chaplin (September 5, The Thin Red Line), Susan Lynch (A Thousand Blows, Happy Valley), Luke Treadaway (Embassy, A Street Cat Named Bob), Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul, The Debut), Precious Wura Alabi (Saviour, Boiling Point), Hannah McClean (Close To Home, Blue Lights), Joe Absolom (Code of Silence, Blade Runner 2049), Ron Cook (Des, I Fought The Law), Peter Sullivan (Good Girl's Guide To Murder, Criminal Record) and Cal MacAninch (Downton Abbey, Ahsoka).
Based on a true story, Bad Blood is produced by World Productions and distributed internationally by ITV Studios. The production is led by Executive Producer Simon Heath, CEO and Creative Director of World Productions, part of ITV Studios. ITV’s Director of Drama Polly Hill commissioned the series, which will air on ITV and STV and be available to stream on ITVX and STV Player.
Polly Hill said: “We hope this drama will allow our audience to fully understand the infected blood scandal that started decades ago. We want to thank the team because it is testament to the importance of this story that we have Peter Moffat’s scripts and Julia Ford directing and it is produced by World Productions. We all hope the drama can do justice to all those affected by this scandal and the victims’ long fight for justice.”
Peter Moffat said: “It has been deeply humbling to hear the personal stories of the infected and affected, and a real privilege to be trusted with their accounts. This drama is an active testament to a decades-long fight for justice by so many victims of this appalling scandal. We hope it can make a difference by ensuring their voices are properly heard.”
Simon Heath said:“Peter’s scripts brilliantly capture the full horror of the infected blood scandal with the inspirational quest of the victims and their families fighting for the truth to be heard. It’s an honour to be working with Peter, Julia, Joe, Abi and the rest of the team to bring this story to the screen.”
