Emilia Fox To Dig Into True Crime At Deadline’s Reality TV Summit — SXSW London
Emilia Fox will participate in a session titled 'The Truth About True Crime' at Deadline's Reality TV Summit during SXSW London on June 2. The discussion will focus on the balance between compelling storytelling and sensationalism in true crime programming. Other notable panelists include criminologist David Wilson and producer Felicity Morris.
- ▪The session will explore the line between storytelling and sensationalism in true crime shows.
- ▪Emilia Fox is known for her role in the BBC's Silent Witness and as a presenter on Channel 4's In the Footsteps of Killers.
- ▪Felicity Morris, a leading producer in true crime television, will also participate in the discussion.
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L-R: David Wilson, Emilia Fox, Felicity Morris courtesy Emilia Fox will join experts to discuss the truth about true crime shows in a session just added to Deadline’s Reality TV Summit at SXSW London on June 2. The summit explores the biggest trends shaping unscripted television, with the true crime session examining where the line lies between compelling storytelling and sensationalism. Titled ‘The Truth About True Crime’, the session will feature Fox, star of shows including the BBC’s Silent Witness and also presenter of Channel 4’s cold-case series In the Footsteps of Killers. Her co-host on that show, the criminologist, author, and Birmingham City University Emeritus Professor David Wilson, will join her on stage.
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