TV series
A man died for a crime he didn't commit...and the murderer is still among them.
The black sheep of the Argyll family, Jack Argyll, was accused of murdering their matriarch a year ago, but now a man shows up on their doorstep claiming Jack’s innocence. The family must come to terms with this news and the fact that the real killer might still be among them.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Ordeal by Innocence is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), and Prime Video in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The black sheep of the Argyll family, Jack Argyll, was accused of murdering their matriarch a year ago, but now a man shows up on their doorstep claiming Jack’s innocence. The family must come to terms with this news and the fact that the real killer might still be among them.
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Episode 1
Heiress Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate. Eighteen months later, as her widower prepares to marry again, the identity of the murderer is thrown in doubt.
Directed by Sandra GoldbacherWritten by Sarah PhelpsGuest stars James E. Thompson
Episode 2
Calgary is determined to prove that Jack died an innocent man, but his alibi puts him in perilous danger of his own.
Directed by Sandra GoldbacherWritten by Sarah PhelpsGuest stars Sammy Moore, Sandy Welch
Episode 3
The devastating events that led up to Rachel's murder are revealed, and the true identity of her killer is finally unmasked.
Directed by Sandra GoldbacherWritten by Sarah PhelpsGuest stars Stuart McQuarrie, Sandy Batchelor, Sandy Welch
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Bill NighyLeo Argyll
Anthony BoyleJack Argyll
Anna ChancellorRachel Argyll
Morven ChristieKirsten Lindstrom
Crystal ClarkeTina Argyll
Christian CookeMickey Argyll
Alice EveGwenda Vaughan
Matthew GoodePhilip Durrant
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Agatha ChristieUnited Kingdom
Mammoth ScreenUnited Kingdom
