Dragon Slayers: Unmasking the Truth Behind Britain’s Most Daring Journalists

Production Details

Title: Dragon Slayers

Format: Series / BBC One

Production Begins: September 2026

Filming Location: Manchester, UK

Producer: Annalisa Dinnella, Patrick Spence, Joe Williams, Natasha Romaniuk

Writer/Producer: Peter Bowker

Director: Al Mackay

Cast: Matthew Rhys

CD: Shaheen Baig

Synopsis

A drama exploring the work of Sir Harry Evans (Rhys), former editor of The Sunday Times, whose Insight team became a byword for investigative journalism and broke some of the biggest stories in UK history. Harry’s Insight team took on powerful corporations, the legal establishment and often the Government itself. Their commitment was to the readers of the newspaper and to the truth – often hidden, and sometimes dangerous to find. They fought for the victims of Thalidomide, unmasking the cover-ups that kept the public in the dark about the scandal, they worked to uncover the truth behind the DC-10 crash – then the world’s worst air disaster, and they faced down treason charges in exposing Kim Philby as one of the most successful spies of the 20th century.

Production Companies

Ac Chapter One

7 Savoy Court, 3rd Floor
London, WC2R 0EX
info@acchapterone.com

Dmc Film

25 Atlantic Avenue
Ballycastle, Antrim BT54 6AL

Universal International Studios

100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
818-777-1000
info@nbcuni.com

About Dragon Slayers

Dragon Slayers is a series that dives into the life and work of Sir Harry Evans, renowned former editor of The Sunday Times. It highlights the efforts of his Insight team, which achieved notable milestones in investigative journalism. Their dedication to uncovering the truth led them to tackle significant stories that shaped public discourse in the UK. The series covers vital events, including the Thalidomide scandal and the DC-10 crash, showcasing the challenges faced by journalists in their pursuit of accountability. Through compelling storytelling, it reflects on the trials and triumphs of those committed to revealing hidden truths.