ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal

ITV has announced that they will be producing a drama series based on the contaminated blood scandal that rocked the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. The series will explore the tragic true story of how thousands of people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products.

The scandal, which has been called one of the worst public health disasters in British history, saw patients with haemophilia given blood products that were contaminated with viruses. Many of these patients went on to develop life-threatening illnesses, and hundreds ultimately lost their lives.

The drama is set to shine a light on the victims of the scandal and the devastating impact it had on their lives and their families. It will also explore the political and institutional failings that led to the contamination, as well as the long fight for justice and compensation by those affected.

ITV has not yet announced a release date for the series, but it is expected to be a powerful and emotive portrayal of a dark chapter in British history.