The Mystery of Lord Lucan

Dramatizing one of England’s most baffling and legendary mysteries, this 2-part program focuses on Lord John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan, who allegedly attacked his wife, killed his children’s nanny and then vanished in 1974, never to be seen again. First up is Lucan (Rory Kinnear, Christopher Eccleston, Catherine McCormack. 2013/90 min.), depicting Bingham’s troubled marriage due to alcohol and gambling, while the second, The Trial of Lord Lucan (Julian Wadham, Lynsey Baxter. 1994/90 min.) presents an imaginary trial for Bingham for murder. Color/NR/widescreen.