About
This five-part drama is based on the life and career of Mike Bungay QC, who appeared in over 100 murder trials and became New Zealand's first 'celebrity' lawyer. Bungay was renowned for his raucous private life as much as his quick-fire brain. Episode one stops briefly in war-torn London before Bungay emigrates to New Zealand. In episode two Bungay (Mark Mitchinson, Siege and High Road) represents diplomat Bill Sutch in the sensational 1974 'Soviet Spy' trial. Episodes three and four explore Bungay's growing fame, complex romantic life and roll call of clients. In episode five Bungay's feelings for married Ronda Morgan (Sally Stockwell) blossom into love. Check out the episode guide here.
Photo guide to Dear Murderer's cast & characters, Australian Television website
Ronda Bungay on writing the book about her husband which inspired the show, Stuff, September 2017
Interview with actor Mark Mitchinson, TV Guide, August 2017
Barrister Gary Turkington pays tribute to Mike Bungay, New Zealand Law Society, 1993
Article on the Bill Sutch spy case (episode two), The Dominion Post, March 2015
