Netflix’s upcoming true-crime documentary looks at the life and death of TV presenter Jill Dando, who was murdered on her doorstep in 1999, sparking one of Britain’s most high-profile murder investigations.
Jill was best known for presenting programs on the BBC including Crimewatch, breakfast time and News at six o’clock.
The journalist was one of the country’s most celebrated presenters and won the BBC’s Personality of the Year award in 1997.
At the time of her shocking death, Jill was engaged to gynecologist Alan Farthing, whom she met through a mutual friend. Keep reading to learn more about Alan and his connection to the royal family.
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Who is Jill Dando’s ex-fiancé Alan Farthing?
Alan Farthing is an obstetrician and gynecologist from Winchester, Hampshire.
According to his profile on the King Edward VII Hospital website, Alan specializes in complex surgery and is one of the UK’s most experienced keyhole surgeons. He is also one of the pioneers in using keyhole surgery to treat cancer patients.
© Michael Stephens – PA Images Jill Dando’s ex-fiancé, Alan Farthing
He qualified at St Georges Hospital Medical School in 1986 before going on to work in hospitals in London and Australia.
He is now Head of Gynecological Cancers at Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust and has a private practice in Harley Street. She also works as a consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, where the Princess of Wales gave birth to all three of her children.
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6 upcoming BBC shows – from Sally Wainwright’s new series to Jenna Coleman’s detective dramaWhat is Alan Farthing’s connection to the royal family?
In 2008, Alan was appointed to assist and succeed the late Queen’s surgeon-gynaecologist Sir Marcus Setchell, who was retiring from the NHS.
Alan was part of the highly experienced medical team that oversaw the birth of Princess Kate’s three children: Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015 and Prince Louis in 2018.
© Photo: Getty Images The Prince and Princess of Wales outside St Mary’s Hospital after the birth of Princess Charlotte in 2015.
In June, he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2023 Birthday Honors for services to the Royal Household.
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What was Alan Farthing’s relationship with Jill Dando like?
After divorcing his wife, Alan met Jill through a mutual friend in 1997. The couple became engaged in January 1999, and their wedding was due to take place on 25 September.
In an interview with the BBC and the Evening Standard after Jill’s death, Alan said he was “devastated”. “I can’t believe what happened, I can’t understand what happened, I don’t think for a second what could go through someone’s mind to do something like that to such a beautiful, caring and well-meaning person.”
© Photo: Getty Images Jill Dando was murdered in April 1999
What is Who Killed Jill Dando? eye?
The official synopsis reads: “British television legend, Jill Dando, was shot dead on her doorstep in broad daylight in 1999. Despite one of the largest homicide investigations in British history, the murder remains unsolved.
“This three-part series takes viewers through the twists and turns of a true crime mystery as her family, friends, reporters, investigators and lawyers grapple with the question: Who killed Jill Dando?”
© NetflixNetflix Who Killed Jill Dando? premiere is on September 26
When will Who Killed Jill Dando? publish on Netflix?
All three episodes will be available to stream on September 26.
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