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New Thriller 'Gone' Unveils Dark Secrets of Disappearance

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gone premieres March 8 at 9 PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
The six-part series stars David Morrissey as Michael Polly, a private school headmaster who becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.
Detective Annie Cassidy, portrayed by Eve Myles, investigates the case, driving a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.
The show is set and filmed in Bristol and is inspired by real-life detective work, with Emma Appleton and Peter McDonald.

History

Historical Context

Jill Dando, a prominent BBC presenter, was murdered on April 26, 1999, outside her home in Fulham, London, prompting the largest murder inquiry since the Yorkshire Ripper case. The investigation involved over 2,500 interviews but ultimately failed to solve the crime. Dando's death sparked widespread media coverage and public fascination, influencing crime drama narratives, including the recent series "Gone," featuring David Morrissey.

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Story summary

Gone premieres March 8 at 9 PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
The six-part series stars David Morrissey as Michael Polly, a private school headmaster who becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.
Detective Annie Cassidy, portrayed by Eve Myles, investigates the case, driving a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.
The show is set and filmed in Bristol and is inspired by real-life detective work, with Emma Appleton and Peter McDonald.

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