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"IN 1966, A ROUTINE POLICE STOP IN WEST LONDON LEAVES THREE OFFICERS DEAD.
AS ENGLAND CELEBRATES WORLD CUP VICTORY, BRITAIN’S BIGGEST-EVER MANHUNT BEGINS."
Foxtrot One-One 2014 © Laura Radford
FOXTROT-ONE ONE
A TRUE STORY
August 1966. England is celebrating its World Cup victory. In West London, three police officers stop a van on Braybrook Street. Moments later, they are executed in cold blood — gunned down in front of horrified witnesses, including children. With no clear motive, Detective Superintendent Dick Chitty launches what would become Britain’s biggest manhunt. Two suspects are quickly caught, but the third - Harry Roberts - vanishes. For three months, he evades capture as the nation reels, and the families of the fallen officers are thrust into the public eye, their lives changed forever. When Roberts is finally found hiding in a barn, justice is swift but the damage is done. The ripple effect is felt for generations. British policing is transformed — firearms squads are introduced, protocols rewritten, and the Police Dependents’ Trust is founded to support officers' families. Foxtrot One-One isn’t just a crime story. It’s the moment British policing and countless lives, changed forever.
WHY NOW?
With the 60th anniversary approaching in August 2026, Foxtrot One One offers a timely exploration of a story that has long deserved a voice. The Braybrook Street murders, overshadowed by the cultural milestones of the mid-1960s, remain one of the most significant true crimes in British history—yet they have never been accurately dramatised.
Public interest in the case resurfaced during the controversial release of Harry Roberts in November 2014, reigniting outrage and reigniting debates about justice, rehabilitation, and public safety. Even today, Roberts’ movements generate headlines, underscoring the story’s lingering grip on the collective memory of Britain. As conversations about law enforcement, societal divisions, and the personal cost of service grow more urgent, this story resonates deeply with modern audiences. Now is the moment to shine a spotlight on this tragedy, honouring the lives lost, reflecting on its legacy, and reigniting a conversation about justice and accountability.
Over the past decade, our team has conducted extensive research — interviewing family members, surviving officers, historians, and accessing material from the National Archives. Our screenplay is rooted in historical accuracy and personal testimony.
On 12 August 2026, it will be 60 years since the murders. With this anniversary approaching, we are committed to telling this story with the care and gravity it deserves.
Foxtrot One One is currently in pre-production with theatrical release planned for 2026.
For all enquires please contact Producer Fleur de Henrie fleur@parvismagna.productions