ITV two-part drama Honour , which arrives on Netflix UK on Tuesday 9th July, tells the true story of Banaz Mahmod, who was the victim of a so-called honour killing back in 2006. The 20-year-old Iraqi Kurdish woman from south London was killed on the orders of her father and uncle after leaving her abusive husband for another man. Both men were eventually convicted of their crimes after a complicated and extensive investigation led by DCI Goode, played here by Keeley Hawes.
"This story shows the sheer heroism and dedication of the police officers who hunted down her killers," said writer Gwyneth Hughes. "Caroline Goode and her team felt real love for this girl they'd never met. I found their unusual warmth and humanity deeply moving.
" Read more: What is the real-life story behind ITV's factual drama Honour? Keeley Hawes feels "huge" responsibility to Banaz Mahmod as ITV reveals first trailer for Honour Hawes, who said it was a "privilege to be working on Honour", highlighted the importance of telling such stories "in a time where honour killings are still rife" "Banaz Mahmod's story, and DCI Goode's subsequent investigation, is certainly one that needs to be told and I am proud to be a part of it." By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time.
Alongside Hawes, the cast features a number of familiar faces, plus some you might not recognise. Read on for a rundown of main characters in Honour. Honour C.