BBC’s latest fact-based drama, The Sixth Commandment, follows the deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin.

Set in the village of Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, the show tells the story of how teacher Farquhar became friends with student Ben Field.

The pair create a close bond however a dark secret lies as Farquhar begins to hallucinate and becomes uncertain of what has and hasn’t happened.

The Sixth Commandment also focuses on the suspicions of Field's relationship with Farquhar’s neighbour Ann Moore-Martin who unlocks a series of chilling revelations.

The latest BBC drama features a star-packed crew, including the likes of Timothy Spall best known for Harry Potter, The King’s Speech and more.

Alongside Anne Reid who has appeared in Last Tango in Halifax, The Mother and Dinnerladies.

The Sixth Commandment: Full cast list

  • Peter Farquhar: Timothy Spall
  • Ann Moore-Martin: Anne Reid
  • Elizabeth Zettl: Dame Sheila Hancock
  • Ann-Marie Blake: Annabel Scholey
  • Ben Field: Eanna Hardwicke
  • Martyn Smith: Conor MacNeill
  • Ian Farquhar: Adrian Rawlins
  • Sue Farquhar: Amanda Root

How to watch The Sixth Commandment

You can watch The Sixth Commandment on BBC One or BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Monday, July 17.

Made of four episodes, the short series will also on Tuesday, July 18 and on the following Monday and Tuesday at the same time.