Believe Me on ITV: 'De-humanising' ordeal of John ...
The drama is based on shocking true crime events
www.tvguide.co.ukI don’t currently have live access to updates, so I can’t confirm the very latest news in real time. Here’s what’s emerged from recent coverage and context around the Black Cab Rapist case.
The case concerns John Worboys, a serial offender whose crimes prompted landmark legal scrutiny of police investigations and victims’ rights in the UK. In 2018 the Supreme Court ruled that victims could pursue claims against the police for failings in investigations, a notable shift in accountability. This remains a key legal reference for victims and law enforcement procedures going forward.[5]
In 2026, ITV released a true-crime drama called Believe Me about Worboys and the victims’ fight for justice, drawing renewed public attention to the case and the Met Police’s handling of complaints. The project reflects ongoing media interest in the case and parallels discussions about police accountability raised by the Supreme Court ruling.[2][7][5]
Related media coverage includes documentary and news segments detailing the victims’ experiences and outcomes of legal actions against authorities, as well as public discussions about parole and the ongoing impact on survivors. These pieces emphasize the continuing relevance of Worboys’ offenses and the victims’ pursuit of justice.[3][4][7]
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www.imdb.comThis week’s landmark judgement by the UK Supreme Court against the London Metropolitan Police for failing adequately to investigate the John Worboys case may bring some belated relief to women he drugged and raped.
www.hrw.orgTwo women, who were sexually assaulted by the ‘black cab rapist’, John Worboys, have won their claims against the Metropolitan Police for the serious failings in the police investigation into Worbo
www.doughtystreet.co.ukBelieve Me tells the story of the victims of one of the most prolific sex attackers in Britain.
www.bbc.co.ukWatch the latest from ITV News - Actor Daniel Mays talks to Helen Keenan about playing 'black cab rapist' John Worboys in ITV true crime drama which follows the victims fight for justice.
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